Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in April to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). Groton reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Groton is 78%.Rainfall
In Groton, during May, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Groton, there are 159.8 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Groton, Connecticut.Ocean temperature
In Groton, the average seawater temperature in May is 51.8°F (11°C).Note: It is advised against swimming in 51.8°F (11°C) when it drops below 50°F (10°C). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
In Groton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Groton, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Groton in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Groton?
How many days does it rain in May in Groton?
When it does not snow in Groton?
Does it snow in Groton in May?
What is the ocean temperature in May in Groton?
How many hours of daylight does Groton have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Groton?
How long on average sun shines in May in Groton?
How high is the UV index in May in Groton?
Average temperature in May
Groton, CT
- Average high temperature in May: 63.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Groton, CT
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Groton, CT
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Groton, CT
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Groton, CT
- Average rainfall in May: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Groton, CT
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Groton, CT
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Groton, CT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Groton, CT
- Average sea temperature in May: 51.9°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.8°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Groton, CT
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Groton, CT
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Groton, CT
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Groton, CT
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Groton, CT
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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