May weather forecast
Newport, RI

The incredibly high Claiborne Pell Bridge in Newport, Rhode Island
The incredibly high Claiborne Pell Bridge in Newport, Rhode Island

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Newport, Rhode Island, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.7°F (10.4°C) and max 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

In Newport, Rhode Island, the average high-temperature in May rises from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C). The average low-temperature, in Newport, is 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Humidity

In Newport, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Newport, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Newport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.1 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Newport are January through March, May, November and December. May is the first month it typically snows in Newport. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Newport, there are 22.9 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Newport, the average water temperature is 51.6°F (10.9°C).
Note: Swimming in 51.6°F (10.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

In Newport, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May in Newport, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Newport, Rhode Island, is 8.5h.

UV index

In Newport, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Newport?

In May, in Newport, Rhode Island, the average high-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Newport?

In May, the average relative humidity in Newport is 79%.

How much does it rain in Newport in May?

In Newport, Rhode Island, in May, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Newport?

May is the first month it typically snows in Newport. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in May in Newport?

In Newport, in May, the average water temperature is 51.6°F (10.9°C). Swimming in 51.6°F (10.9°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

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

In Newport, Rhode Island, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Newport?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Newport?

In Newport, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Newport?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Newport is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Newport, RI

Average temperature in May - Newport, RI
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Newport, RI

Average pressure in May - Newport, 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
Newport, RI

Average wind speed in May - Newport, RI
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Newport, RI

Average humidity in May - Newport, RI
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Newport, RI

Average rainfall in May - Newport, RI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in May
Newport, RI

Average rainfall days in May - Newport, RI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Newport, RI

Average snowfall in May - Newport, RI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Newport, RI

Average snowfall days in May - Newport, RI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Newport, RI

Average sea temperature in May - Newport, RI
  • Average sea temperature in May: 51.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.1°F).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Newport, RI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Newport, RI
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 32min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 8min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 14min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Newport, RI

Average sunshine days in May - Newport, RI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Newport, RI

Average UV index in May - Newport, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Newport, RI

Average cloud cover in May - Newport, RI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Newport, RI

Average visibility in May - Newport, RI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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