May weather forecast
Fairfield, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fairfield, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 63°F (17.2°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

Fairfield's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in April to a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 43°F (6.1°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fairfield, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fairfield are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Fairfield, Maine. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fairfield aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fairfield, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of May in Fairfield, Maine, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fairfield, Maine, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Fairfield in May?

The high-temperature in Fairfield during May is 63°F (17.2°C) and the low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Fairfield?

The average relative humidity in May in Fairfield, Maine, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, Maine, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Fairfield?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Fairfield, Maine. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fairfield aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fairfield?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairfield, Maine, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Fairfield?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Fairfield is 7.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Fairfield?

In Fairfield, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fairfield, ME

Average temperature in May - Fairfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fairfield, ME

Average pressure in May - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ME

Average wind speed in May - Fairfield, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fairfield, ME

Average humidity in May - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ME

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fairfield, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall in May - Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Fairfield, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Fairfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 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
Fairfield, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairfield, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fairfield, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Fairfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fairfield, ME

Average UV index in May - Fairfield, 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
Fairfield, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in May
Fairfield, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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