May weather forecast
Hamden, CT

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hamden, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 66.9°F (19.4°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

In Hamden, the average high-temperature in May rises from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in April to a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C). In Hamden, in May, the average low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Hamden, Connecticut, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Hamden, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hamden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.2 days and collects up to 15.12" (384mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hamden are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Hamden, Connecticut. During 0.1 snowfall days, Hamden aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hamden, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, in Hamden, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In Hamden, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Hamden?

In Hamden, Connecticut, in May, the average high-temperature is 66.9°F (19.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Hamden?

In Hamden, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in Hamden in May?

In Hamden, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Hamden?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Hamden aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hamden have in May?

In Hamden, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Hamden?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hamden have in May?

In Hamden, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Hamden?

In Hamden, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Hamden, CT

Average temperature in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Hamden, CT

Average pressure in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Hamden, CT

Average wind speed in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Hamden, CT

Average humidity in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Hamden, CT

Average rainfall in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in May
Hamden, CT

Average rainfall days in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Hamden, CT

Average snowfall in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Hamden, CT

Average snowfall days in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hamden, CT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 32min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 7min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 15min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Hamden, CT

Average sunshine days in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Hamden, CT

Average UV index in May - Hamden, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Hamden, CT

Average cloud cover in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Hamden, CT

Average visibility in May - Hamden, CT
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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