May weather forecastSouth Woodstock, CT

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in South Woodstock, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.7°F (19.3°C) and min 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Throughout the month of May, South Woodstock witnesses an average low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Humidity

In South Woodstock, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In South Woodstock, in May, during 16.9 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Woodstock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163 days and collects up to 33.86" (860mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in South Woodstock, Connecticut. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, South Woodstock aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in South Woodstock, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 14.02" (356mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in South Woodstock is 8.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in South Woodstock is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C) respectively.

In May, the average relative humidity in South Woodstock, Connecticut, is 76%.

In South Woodstock, in May, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in South Woodstock, Connecticut. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, South Woodstock aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

The average day length in May in South Woodstock, Connecticut, is 14h and 35min.

On the first day of May in South Woodstock, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

In South Woodstock, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, CT

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in May
South Woodstock, CT

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July, September and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
South Woodstock, CT

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
South Woodstock, CT

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, CT

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
South Woodstock, CT

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
South Woodstock, CT

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
South Woodstock, 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
South Woodstock, CT

  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
South Woodstock, CT

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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