May weather forecastHampden, ME
May
Weather in May
May welcomes a further transformation in Hampden’s weather, embodying classic spring characteristics. Snowfall becomes a distant memory as precipitation now fully transitions to rain. Sunlight hours peak at 14.8 per day, a stark contrast to the shorter days of winter months. Daytime temperatures, reaching a high of 62.4°F (16.9°C), imply an upward shift from April. As spring bids adieu, the trends of warmer weather and longer sunlit hours continue to escalate into June.Temperature
The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in April to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C) in May.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Hampden, in May, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Hampden aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Hampden, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.Daylight
In Hampden, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 51min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: During May, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Hampden, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 62.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 43.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Hampden, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"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).
Average wind speed in May
Hampden, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Hampden, ME
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Hampden, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").
Average rainfall days in May
Hampden, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hampden, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hampden, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hampden, ME
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 48min
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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hampden, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Hampden, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Hampden, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Hampden, ME
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
