May weather forecast
Boothbay Harbor, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

An upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). May nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Boothbay Harbor is 80%.

Rainfall

In Boothbay Harbor, Maine, during May, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Boothbay Harbor, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Boothbay Harbor are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Boothbay Harbor. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Boothbay Harbor aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Boothbay Harbor, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 20.08" (510mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Boothbay Harbor, in May, the average water temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).
Note: Navigating the 46°F (7.8°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is no joy, and temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) can threaten breathing and cause a chilling shock, gauging personal stamina.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer 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. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Boothbay Harbor?

The high-temperature, in May, in Boothbay Harbor, is 59.4°F (15.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Boothbay Harbor?

In May, the average relative humidity in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Boothbay Harbor?

In May, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout May, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Boothbay Harbor?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Boothbay Harbor. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Boothbay Harbor aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in May in Boothbay Harbor?

In Boothbay Harbor, in May, the average water temperature is 46°F (7.8°C). Swimming in 46°F (7.8°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.

How many hours of daylight does Boothbay Harbor have in May?

The average day length in May in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, is 14h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Boothbay Harbor?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Boothbay Harbor?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Boothbay Harbor is 8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Boothbay Harbor?

In Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average temperature in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 59.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average pressure in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average humidity in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average sea temperature in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average sea temperature in May: 45.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.9°F).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average UV index in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Boothbay Harbor, ME

Average visibility in May - Boothbay Harbor, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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