West Haven in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in West Haven in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
45.1 °F
Average:
53.7 °F
Maximum:
62.5 °F
Sea water temperature in West Haven in May
In the city of West Haven, the month of May is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 45.1°F on May 1, 2014, with an average temperature being 53.7°F and a maximum temperature reaching 62.5°F on May 31, 2022.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 48.3°F | 49.2°F | 51.2°F |
| May 2 | 48.8°F | 52.1°F | 50.1°F |
| May 3 | 49.2°F | 52.0°F | 51.6°F |
| May 4 | 49.6°F | 53.4°F | 51.3°F |
| May 5 | 49.9°F | 53.2°F | 51.0°F |
| May 6 | 49.9°F | 52.9°F | 52.1°F |
| May 7 | 50.4°F | 54.1°F | 51.3°F |
| May 8 | 50.5°F | 51.6°F | 52.7°F |
| May 9 | 51.1°F | 54.6°F | 53.7°F |
| May 10 | 51.6°F | 53.3°F | 53.4°F |
| May 11 | 51.4°F | 53.2°F | 54.2°F |
| May 12 | 52.2°F | 54.0°F | 55.0°F |
| May 13 | 52.5°F | 54.2°F | 55.8°F |
| May 14 | 52.5°F | 54.2°F | 55.9°F |
| May 15 | 52.9°F | 55.4°F | 57.0°F |
| May 16 | 53.5°F | 55.5°F | 56.2°F |
| May 17 | 53.8°F | 55.6°F | 57.6°F |
| May 18 | 54.6°F | 55.8°F | 56.8°F |
| May 19 | 54.6°F | 55.8°F | 55.4°F |
| May 20 | 55.2°F | 57.3°F | 55.3°F |
| May 21 | 55.4°F | 56.6°F | 55.1°F |
| May 22 | 55.9°F | 56.9°F | 55.9°F |
| May 23 | 56.3°F | 60.0°F | 56.3°F |
| May 24 | 56.6°F | 60.5°F | 55.2°F |
| May 25 | 56.5°F | 60.7°F | 56.6°F |
| May 26 | 57.2°F | 61.6°F | 58.1°F |
| May 27 | 57.5°F | 59.1°F | 58.4°F |
| May 28 | 58.2°F | 59.4°F | 58.7°F |
| May 29 | 58.9°F | 61.7°F | 59.2°F |
| May 30 | 59.1°F | 61.7°F | 61.4°F |
| May 31 | 59.3°F | 59.5°F | 59.8°F |
In West Haven, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 50.
The warmest water in West Haven was recorded on August 14, 2020, reaching a 78.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 41.0°F in Winter, 45.6°F in Spring, 70.3°F in Summer, and 64.2°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 44.6°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 63.7°F.