May weather forecast
Barrington, RI

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Weather in May

May sees an array of warm days in Barrington with delightful spring weather taking the center stage. The noticeable increase in temperatures, up to 65.8°F (18.8°C), is accompanied by an influx of more sunshine hours. A shift in local flora and fauna, in sync with the benign weather, brings new life to the city. However, residents do carry an umbrella as rain is prevalent during May. The warmer days accompanied by occasional rainfall provide a wonderful opportunity for farming and other outdoor activities.

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in April to a still refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). In May, Barrington's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 50°F (10°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Barrington, in May, during 14.2 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Barrington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Barrington, Rhode Island, are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Barrington aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Barrington is 8.5h.

UV index

In Barrington, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Barrington?

During May, Barrington experiences an average high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and a low-temperature of 50°F (10°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Barrington?

In Barrington, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Barrington?

In Barrington, Rhode Island, in May, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Barrington?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Barrington. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Barrington aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Barrington have in May?

In May, the average day length in Barrington, Rhode Island, is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Barrington?

On the first day of May in Barrington, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Barrington?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Barrington?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Barrington, RI

Average temperature in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Barrington, RI

Average pressure in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Barrington, RI

Average wind speed in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Barrington, RI

Average humidity in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Barrington, RI

Average rainfall in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in May
Barrington, RI

Average rainfall days in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Barrington, RI

Average snowfall in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Barrington, RI

Average snowfall days in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Barrington, RI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Barrington, RI
  • 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Barrington, RI

Average sunshine days in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Barrington, RI

Average UV index in May - Barrington, RI
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Barrington, RI

Average cloud cover in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Barrington, RI

Average visibility in May - Barrington, RI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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