May weather forecast
Sunset, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sunset, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

Sunset's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's frosty 46°F (7.8°C) to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). During May, Sunset experiences an average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Sunset, during May, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.5 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Sunset, Maine, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Sunset, Maine, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Sunset?

The high-temperature in Sunset, Maine, during May is 55°F (12.8°C) and the low-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Sunset?

The average relative humidity in May in Sunset is 82%.

How many days does it rain in May in Sunset?

In Sunset, in May, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sunset?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Sunset in May?

In May, in Sunset, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Sunset?

In Sunset, Maine, the average day length in May is 14h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sunset?

On the first day of May in Sunset, Maine, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunset have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Sunset is 8.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Sunset?

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

Average temperature in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in May
Sunset, ME

Average pressure in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Sunset, ME

Average wind speed in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Sunset, ME

Average humidity in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sunset, ME

Average rainfall in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in May
Sunset, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Sunset, ME

Average snowfall in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Sunset, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sunset, ME

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

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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sunset, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sunset, ME

Average UV index in May - Sunset, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Sunset, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Sunset, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Sunset, ME

Average visibility in May - Sunset, 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).

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