May Rainfall and Precipitation in Connecticut

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Connecticut, the United States of America in May.

Connecticut, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in May ranging from moderate in Plainfield with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall to high in Torrington with 114 mm (4.5 in) of rainfall.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Connecticut precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Connecticut, the United States of America receive in May?

Rainfall in Mystic during May is on the lighter side, averaging about 92 mm (3.6 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Connecticut, the United States of America in May?

Rainfall in Mystic typically falls on roughly 12 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Connecticut, the United States of America?

May is generally a drier month for Connecticut, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in Connecticut, the United States of America?

Based on our records, Torrington receives the most rainfall in Connecticut, the United States of America in May, averaging about 114 mm (4.5 in).

What is the driest city in May in Connecticut, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Plainfield sees the least rainfall in Connecticut, the United States of America in May, with around 85 mm (3.3 in) on average.

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