May weather forecast
Center Harbor, NH

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Center Harbor, New Hampshire, with an average temperature varying between 64.2°F (17.9°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C). In Center Harbor, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) during May.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Center Harbor.

Rainfall

In Center Harbor, during May, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Center Harbor, there are 157.7 rainfall days, and 28.58" (726mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Center Harbor aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Center Harbor, New Hampshire, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.8 days and aggregates up to 37.28" (947mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Center Harbor in May?

Center Harbor in May has an average high-temperature of 64.2°F (17.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the least humid month in Center Harbor?

The months with the lowest humidity in Center Harbor are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May in Center Harbor?

In Center Harbor, New Hampshire, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Center Harbor?

In Center Harbor, in May, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Center Harbor?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Center Harbor, New Hampshire. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Center Harbor aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Center Harbor have in May?

In May, the average day length in Center Harbor is 14h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Center Harbor?

On the first day of May in Center Harbor, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Center Harbor have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Center Harbor, New Hampshire, is 8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Center Harbor?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Center Harbor.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Center Harbor?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Center Harbor 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
Center Harbor, NH

Average temperature in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average pressure in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average wind speed in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average humidity in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average rainfall in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average rainfall days in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average snowfall in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average snowfall days in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average sunshine days in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average UV index in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average cloud cover in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Center Harbor, NH

Average visibility in May - Center Harbor, NH
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (4mi).

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