May weather forecastMachiasport, ME
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Machiasport, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.4°F (6.9°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).Temperature
As Machiasport, Maine, enters May, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) of April to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 44.4°F (6.9°C) in May, a slight descent from daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Machiasport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
In May, the average ocean temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C).Note: Swimming in 43.9°F (6.6°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (67.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).
Average humidity in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 16 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average sea temperature in May: 44°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.2°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Machiasport, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Machiasport, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Machiasport, 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).
