Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The changeover to May signals a significant increase in the average high-temperature, rising from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in April to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). The month of May records an average low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) in Bristol.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Bristol, in May, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bristol, Vermont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.7 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bristol, Vermont. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Bristol aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Bristol, during the entire year, snow falls for 96 days and aggregates up to 49.8" (1265mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 47min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, in Bristol, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Bristol, Vermont, the average sunshine in May is 8.2h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May in Bristol?
How many days does it rain in May in Bristol?
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How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Bristol?
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When is the highest UV index in Bristol?
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Average temperature in May
Bristol, VT
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Bristol, VT
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bristol, VT
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Bristol, VT
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Bristol, VT
- Average rainfall in May: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Bristol, VT
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bristol, VT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bristol, VT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bristol, VT
- 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bristol, VT
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Bristol, VT
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Bristol, VT
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Bristol, VT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
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