May weather forecastFalmouth, ME
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Falmouth, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).Temperature
May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in April to a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). Falmouth experiences an average low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) in the month of May.Humidity
In Falmouth, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Falmouth, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.8 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Falmouth aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Falmouth, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 10.94" (278mm) of snow.Daylight
In Falmouth, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 45min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Falmouth, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
In Falmouth, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 59.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 15 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).
Average UV index in May
Falmouth, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Falmouth, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Falmouth, 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).
