May weather forecast
West Dover, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in West Dover, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

West Dover's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in April to an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

May is the least humid month in West Dover, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in West Dover, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Dover, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Dover, Maine. May is the last month it regularly snows in West Dover. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, West Dover aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In West Dover, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.5 days and aggregates up to 49.96" (1269mm) of snow.

Daylight

In West Dover, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, in West Dover, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In West Dover, Maine, the average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

In West Dover, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in West Dover?

The high-temperature during May is 62.2°F (16.8°C) and the low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the least humid month in West Dover?

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May in West Dover?

In West Dover, Maine, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in West Dover in May?

In West Dover, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in West Dover?

May is the last month it regularly snows in West Dover. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, West Dover aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Dover have in May?

In May, the average day length in West Dover, Maine, is 14h and 53min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in West Dover?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in West Dover?

The average sunshine duration in May in West Dover, Maine, is 7.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in West Dover?

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

Average temperature in May - West Dover, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.2°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 (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
West Dover, ME

Average pressure in May - West Dover, 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 (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
West Dover, ME

Average wind speed in May - West Dover, 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 (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
West Dover, ME

Average humidity in May - West Dover, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
West Dover, ME

Average rainfall in May - West Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in May
West Dover, ME

Average rainfall days in May - West Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
West Dover, ME

Average snowfall in May - West Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
West Dover, ME

Average snowfall days in May - West Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 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
West Dover, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Dover, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
West Dover, ME

Average sunshine days in May - West Dover, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
West Dover, ME

Average UV index in May - West Dover, 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
West Dover, ME

Average cloud cover in May - West Dover, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in May
West Dover, ME

Average visibility in May - West Dover, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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