May weather forecast
Canaan, VT

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Canaan, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average high of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from April's frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). In Canaan, the expected average low-temperature for May is a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Canaan is May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Canaan, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Canaan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.3 days and collects up to 30.87" (784mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Canaan. May is the last month it regularly snows in Canaan. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Canaan aggregates 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Canaan, Vermont, during the entire year, snow falls for 107.4 days and aggregates up to 63.86" (1622mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

In Canaan, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Canaan in May?

Canaan in May has an average high-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

What is the least humid month in Canaan?

May is the least humid month in Canaan, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May in Canaan?

In Canaan, Vermont, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in Canaan in May?

In May, in Canaan, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Canaan?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Canaan, Vermont. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Canaan aggregates 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

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

In Canaan, Vermont, the average day length in May is 14h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Canaan?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canaan, Vermont, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canaan have in May?

In Canaan, Vermont, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Canaan?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Canaan, VT

Average temperature in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Canaan, VT

Average pressure in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Canaan, VT

Average wind speed in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Canaan, VT

Average humidity in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in May
Canaan, VT

Average rainfall in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in May
Canaan, VT

Average rainfall days in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Canaan, VT

Average snowfall in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Canaan, VT

Average snowfall days in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.3 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
Canaan, VT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Canaan, VT

Average sunshine days in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Canaan, VT

Average UV index in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Canaan, VT

Average cloud cover in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in May
Canaan, VT

Average visibility in May - Canaan, VT
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June and July (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).

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