Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.9°F (9.4°C) in April to a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C). The mean low-temperature during May nights is a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In Herricks Corner, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Herricks Corner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.1 days and collects up to 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation.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, Herricks Corner aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Herricks Corner, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.3 days and aggregates up to 16.81" (427mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Herricks Corner, Maine, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.UV index
In Herricks Corner, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures?
What is the average humidity in May?
How many days does it rain in May?
What is the last month it snows?
How many hours of daylight does Herricks Corner have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 59.7°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 43.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Herricks Corner, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in May
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Herricks Corner, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Herricks Corner, 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
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Herricks Corner, ME
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).