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 56.3°F (13.5°C) to a still refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C). Throughout the May nights, Woonsocket encounters a low-temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Woonsocket aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Woonsocket, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 14.65" (372mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May 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

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Woonsocket in May?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

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

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Woonsocket have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, 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?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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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