May weather forecast
Whittier, NH

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Whittier, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average high of 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

A clear escalation in the average high-temperature marks the arrival of May, surging from a chilly 46.4°F (8°C) in April to a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C). During the nights in May, Whittier observes an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, May is the least humid month in Whittier.

Rainfall

In Whittier, New Hampshire, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whittier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.9 days and collects up to 13.86" (352mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Whittier. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in May, Whittier aggregates 2.32" (59mm) of snow. In Whittier, during the entire year, snow falls for 99.7 days and aggregates up to 37.05" (941mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Whittier is 14h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

In Whittier, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Whittier in May?

In May, in Whittier, the average high-temperature is 60.8°F (16°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the least humid month in Whittier?

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Whittier?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Whittier?

In Whittier, New Hampshire, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Whittier?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Whittier, New Hampshire. During 3.3 snowfall days, in May, Whittier aggregates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Whittier?

In Whittier, the average day length in May is 14h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Whittier?

On the first day of May in Whittier, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Whittier have in May?

In Whittier, New Hampshire, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Whittier?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Whittier, New Hampshire, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Whittier, NH

Average temperature in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Whittier, NH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Whittier, NH

Average wind speed in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Whittier, NH

Average humidity in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Whittier, NH

Average rainfall in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in May
Whittier, NH

Average rainfall days in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Whittier, NH

Average snowfall in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average snowfall in May: 2.32"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Whittier, NH

Average snowfall days in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whittier, NH

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Whittier, NH

Average sunshine days in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Whittier, NH

Average UV index in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Whittier, NH

Average cloud cover in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average cloud cover in May: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in May
Whittier, NH

Average visibility in May - Whittier, NH
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

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

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