May weather forecast
Burnham, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Burnham, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Burnham experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in April to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). The month of May records an average low-temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) in Burnham.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Burnham, during May, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Burnham aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. In Burnham, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 37.56" (954mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, in Burnham, sunrise is at 4:55 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Burnham?

The high-temperature, in May, in Burnham, records 62.2°F (16.8°C), while the low-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Burnham?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Burnham?

In Burnham, Maine, in May, during 15.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Burnham?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Burnham. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Burnham aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Burnham have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Burnham?

On the first day of May in Burnham, Maine, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:55 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Burnham have in May?

In Burnham, Maine, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Burnham?

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

Average temperature in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Burnham, ME

Average pressure in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"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
Burnham, ME

Average wind speed in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Burnham, ME

Average humidity in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Burnham, ME

Average rainfall in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, October and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in May
Burnham, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Burnham, ME

Average snowfall in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Burnham, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Burnham, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Burnham, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Burnham, ME

Average UV index in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Burnham, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in May
Burnham, ME

Average visibility in May - Burnham, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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