May weather forecastStamford, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Stamford, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average high of 17.3°C (63.1°F) and an average low of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 10.2°C (50.4°F) in April to an enjoyable 17.3°C (63.1°F). In May, Stamford experiences a temperature dip to an average of 9.3°C (48.7°F) at night.

Humidity

In Stamford, Canada, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Stamford, during May, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 75mm (2.95") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.3 rainfall days, and 770mm (30.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stamford are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Stamford aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Stamford, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.6 days and aggregates up to 574mm (22.6") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Stamford, 17.3°C (63.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 9.3°C (48.7°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

In Stamford, in May, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 75mm (2.95") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Stamford aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

The average day length in May is 14h and 41min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

In Stamford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 75mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (47mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (181mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Stamford, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).