May weather forecastSheridan, ME
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Sheridan, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).Temperature
As Sheridan welcomes May, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from April's chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a refreshing 60.1°F (15.6°C). The low-temperature average for Sheridan during May stands at a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 75%, May is the least humid month.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Sheridan aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Sheridan, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.7 days and aggregates up to 69.17" (1757mm) of snow.Daylight
In Sheridan, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 3min.On the first day of May in Sheridan, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:43 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 60.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 40.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sheridan, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in May
Sheridan, 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).
