May weather forecast
Woonsocket, RI

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Weather in May

May brings a more prominent leap into spring for Woonsocket. The atmosphere changes quite significantly with the city reporting no snowfall recorded during this month. The warming trend is now firmly established with longer daylight hours and a good deal of sunshine. This leads to a spike in UV index readings, thus urging the use of sun protection. Mild showers are quite common, keeping the city lush and vibrant.

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) to an enjoyable 67.6°F (19.8°C). Woonsocket, in May, experiences an average temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Woonsocket is 75%.

Rainfall

In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.7 rainfall days, and 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Woonsocket. May is the last month it regularly snows in Woonsocket. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Woonsocket aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Woonsocket, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Woonsocket is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Woonsocket?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Woonsocket, is 67.6°F (19.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Woonsocket?

In May, the average relative humidity in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Woonsocket in May?

In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in May, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Woonsocket?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Woonsocket. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Woonsocket aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

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

In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Woonsocket?

On the first day of May in Woonsocket, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Woonsocket have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Woonsocket is 7.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Woonsocket?

In Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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
Woonsocket, RI

Average temperature in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Woonsocket, RI

Average pressure in May - Woonsocket, 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
Woonsocket, RI

Average wind speed in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Woonsocket, RI

Average humidity in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Woonsocket, RI

Average rainfall in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in May
Woonsocket, RI

Average rainfall days in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Woonsocket, RI

Average snowfall in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Woonsocket, RI

Average snowfall days in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 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
Woonsocket, RI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Woonsocket, 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: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Woonsocket, RI

Average sunshine days in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Woonsocket, RI

Average UV index in May - Woonsocket, 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
Woonsocket, RI

Average cloud cover in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in May
Woonsocket, RI

Average visibility in May - Woonsocket, RI
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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