May weather forecastSouth Orrington, ME
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in South Orrington, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Temperature
The transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). May's nights observe an average temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In South Orrington, in May, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Orrington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.4 days and collects up to 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, South Orrington aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In South Orrington, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.9h.UV index
In South Orrington, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 62.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 43.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"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
South Orrington, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").
Average rainfall days in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Orrington, 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 54min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
South Orrington, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
South Orrington, ME
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
