May weather forecastPlaisted, ME
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Plaisted, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).Temperature
The arrival of May is marked by a notable increase in high-temperatures, climbing from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in April to a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) is expected in Plaisted, Maine.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 75%, May is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Plaisted, Maine, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plaisted, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Plaisted are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Plaisted aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Plaisted, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.5 days and aggregates up to 71.89" (1826mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Plaisted is 7.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Plaisted is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 59.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 39.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March, September and November (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").
Average rainfall days in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).
Average UV index in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in May
Plaisted, ME
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
