May weather forecastJewett City, CT
May
Weather in May
May ushers in warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours in Jewett City. It is a time when residents start to feel the first hints of summer with the mercury beginning its journey upwards. Despite this, it might not be time to store away the umbrella just yet as the month still experiences rainfall but less than April. Fairy-like, with the late spring showers and blooming greenery, the city gains in color and vibrancy. On the whole, May feels cheerful and very much alive, providing the perfect transition into summer.Temperature
Jewett City in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in April to a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C). In the month of May, the average temperature dips to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) during the night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Jewett City, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Jewett City, there are 148.1 rainfall days, and 31.93" (811mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Jewett City aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Jewett City, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.9 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.UV index
In Jewett City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. 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. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Jewett City, CT
- Average high temperature in May: 66°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Jewett City, 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
Jewett City, CT
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Jewett City, CT
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Jewett City, CT
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in May
Jewett City, CT
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, June and July (15.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Jewett City, CT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Jewett City, CT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 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 daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Jewett City, CT
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Jewett City, CT
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Jewett City, 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
Jewett City, CT
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Jewett City, CT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June and July (5mi).
