May weather forecast
Damariscotta, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Damariscotta, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average high of 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in April to a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C). The low-temperature averages to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In Damariscotta, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Damariscotta, Maine, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Damariscotta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.1 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of May in Damariscotta, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In Damariscotta, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Damariscotta in May?

May temperatures in Damariscotta, Maine, vary between a high-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Damariscotta?

The average relative humidity in May in Damariscotta, Maine, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Damariscotta in May?

In Damariscotta, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Damariscotta?

In Damariscotta, Maine, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Damariscotta in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

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

In May, the average day length in Damariscotta, Maine, is 14h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Damariscotta?

On the first day of May in Damariscotta, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Damariscotta?

In Damariscotta, Maine, the average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Damariscotta?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Damariscotta is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average temperature in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Damariscotta, ME

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

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

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Average wind speed in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average wind speed in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average humidity in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average rainfall in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average snowfall in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Damariscotta, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Damariscotta, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Damariscotta, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Damariscotta, ME

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average visibility in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • 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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