May weather forecast
Higganum, CT

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Higganum, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) to an agreeable 68°F (20°C). Higganum experiences a mean temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in Higganum, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout May, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.9 rainfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Higganum, Connecticut, are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Higganum aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Higganum, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Higganum is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Higganum, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Higganum is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Higganum, Connecticut, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Higganum?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Higganum, Connecticut, are 68°F (20°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Higganum?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in Higganum in May?

In May, in Higganum, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout May, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Higganum?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Higganum, Connecticut. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Higganum aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Higganum have in May?

The average day length in May in Higganum, Connecticut, is 14h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Higganum?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Higganum?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Higganum, Connecticut, is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Higganum?

In Higganum, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Higganum, CT

Average temperature in May - Higganum, CT
  • Average high temperature in May: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Higganum, CT

Average pressure in May - Higganum, 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
Higganum, CT

Average wind speed in May - Higganum, CT
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Higganum, CT

Average humidity in May - Higganum, CT
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

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

Average rainfall in May
Higganum, CT

Average rainfall in May - Higganum, CT
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Higganum, CT

Average rainfall days in May - Higganum, CT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Higganum, CT

Average snowfall in May - Higganum, CT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

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

Average snowfall days in May
Higganum, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Higganum, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Higganum, CT

Average sunshine days in May - Higganum, CT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Higganum, CT

Average UV index in May - Higganum, 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
Higganum, CT

Average cloud cover in May - Higganum, CT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Higganum, CT

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

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

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