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 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
As April transitions into May, Chester sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) to an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C). May nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Chester is 76%.Rainfall
In Chester, in May, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chester, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Chester. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Chester aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.3 days and aggregates up to 34.45" (875mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.On the first day of May in Chester, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Chester are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Chester in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Chester?
How much does it rain in Chester in May?
What is the last month it snows in Chester?
How many hours of daylight does Chester have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Chester?
How long on average sun shines in May in Chester?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Chester?
How high is the UV index in May in Chester?
Average temperature in May
Chester, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 66.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Chester, MA
- Average pressure in May: 30"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).
Average wind speed in May
Chester, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Chester, MA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Chester, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Chester, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Chester, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Chester, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chester, MA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Chester, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Chester, MA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Chester, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Chester, MA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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