May weather forecast
West Kingston, RI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in West Kingston, Rhode Island, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average high of 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, West Kingston sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C). In May, West Kingston experiences a temperature dip to an average of 50.9°F (10.5°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in West Kingston, Rhode Island, is 80%.

Rainfall

In West Kingston, Rhode Island, in May, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Kingston, there are 145.1 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In West Kingston, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In West Kingston, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, in West Kingston, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In West Kingston, Rhode Island, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in West Kingston is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in West Kingston?

In May, in West Kingston, the average high-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in West Kingston?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in West Kingston?

In West Kingston, during May, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in West Kingston?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in West Kingston?

In May, the average day length in West Kingston is 14h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in West Kingston?

On the first day of May in West Kingston, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does West Kingston have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in West Kingston?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in West Kingston, Rhode Island, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
West Kingston, RI

Average temperature in May - West Kingston, RI
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°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 (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
West Kingston, RI

Average pressure in May - West Kingston, 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
West Kingston, RI

Average wind speed in May - West Kingston, RI
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
West Kingston, RI

Average humidity in May - West Kingston, RI
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
West Kingston, RI

Average rainfall in May - West Kingston, RI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in May
West Kingston, RI

Average rainfall days in May - West Kingston, RI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
West Kingston, RI

Average snowfall in May - West Kingston, RI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
West Kingston, RI

Average snowfall days in May - West Kingston, RI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Kingston, RI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Kingston, 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
West Kingston, RI

Average sunshine days in May - West Kingston, RI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
West Kingston, RI

Average UV index in May - West Kingston, 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
West Kingston, RI

Average cloud cover in May - West Kingston, RI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

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
West Kingston, RI

Average visibility in May - West Kingston, 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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