May weather forecast
Portsmouth, RI

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Weather in May

May embraces Portsmouth with a marked rise in temperature, making the month particularly enjoyable for outdoor activities. A dip in rainfall distinguishes this month, with precipitation significantly lower than in the preceding month, promising opportunities for sun-soaked adventures. June continues in the same vein, with similar rainfall levels. Increased hours of daylight, complementing the slightly higher temperatures make for pleasant conditions, the water mirroring the cerulean shades of the sky. Worth mentioning is the increased humidity, an element twinned with Portsmouth's maritime climate.

Temperature

The shift into May in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). In Portsmouth, the average nighttime temperature during May is a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Portsmouth, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, there are 148.1 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Portsmouth, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.9 days and aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Portsmouth is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Portsmouth is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Portsmouth?

In Portsmouth, 62.6°F (17°C) is the average high-temperature and 50.7°F (10.4°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Portsmouth?

The average relative humidity in May in Portsmouth is 79%.

How much does it rain in Portsmouth in May?

In May, in Portsmouth, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout May, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Portsmouth?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Portsmouth have in May?

In Portsmouth, Rhode Island, the average day length in May is 14h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Portsmouth?

On the first day of May in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 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 8:12 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Portsmouth have in May?

In Portsmouth, Rhode Island, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Portsmouth?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Portsmouth, RI

Average temperature in May - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Portsmouth, RI

Average pressure in May - Portsmouth, 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
Portsmouth, RI

Average wind speed in May - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Portsmouth, RI

Average humidity in May - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Portsmouth, RI

Average rainfall in May - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in May
Portsmouth, RI

Average rainfall days in May - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Portsmouth, RI

Average snowfall in May - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Portsmouth, RI

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Portsmouth, RI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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
Portsmouth, RI

Average sunshine days in May - Portsmouth, RI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Portsmouth, RI

Average UV index in May - Portsmouth, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Portsmouth, RI

Average cloud cover in May - Portsmouth, 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 29).

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Average visibility in May
Portsmouth, RI

Average visibility in May - Portsmouth, 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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