May weather forecast
Medford, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Medford, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Medford's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). May nights experience a consistent temperature drop to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 75%, May is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Medford, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Medford are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Medford aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Medford, there are 65.9 snowfall days, and 37.6" (955mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Medford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 54min.
On the first day of May in Medford, Maine, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

In Medford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Medford in May?

Medford in May has an average high-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Medford?

The least humid month in Medford, Maine, is May, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May in Medford?

In Medford, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in Medford in May?

In Medford, Maine, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Medford?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Medford. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Medford aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Medford have in May?

The average day length in May in Medford is 14h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Medford?

On the first day of May in Medford, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Medford have in May?

In Medford, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Medford?

In Medford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Medford, ME

Average temperature in May - Medford, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.4°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 (11.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Medford, ME

Average pressure in May - Medford, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Medford, ME

Average wind speed in May - Medford, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Medford, ME

Average humidity in May - Medford, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Medford, ME

Average rainfall in May - Medford, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in May
Medford, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Medford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Medford, ME

Average snowfall in May - Medford, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Medford, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Medford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 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
Medford, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Medford, ME
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Medford, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Medford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Medford, ME

Average UV index in May - Medford, 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
Medford, ME

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in May
Medford, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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