May weather forecastNorthwood, NH
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Northwood, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).Temperature
An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). Northwood records an average nighttime low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) throughout May.Humidity
In Northwood, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout May, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Northwood, New Hampshire, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Northwood aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Northwood, New Hampshire, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.9 days and aggregates up to 32.95" (837mm) of snow.Daylight
In Northwood, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Northwood, NH
- Average high temperature in May: 65.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Northwood, NH
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Northwood, NH
- Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Northwood, NH
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Northwood, NH
- Average rainfall in May: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Northwood, NH
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Northwood, NH
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Northwood, NH
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Northwood, NH
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Northwood, NH
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).
Average UV index in May
Northwood, NH
- 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
Northwood, NH
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Northwood, NH
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
