May weather forecast
West Kennebunk, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in West Kennebunk, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and an average low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

With the transition into May, West Kennebunk experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C). Throughout May, West Kennebunk experiences a low-temperature average of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

In West Kennebunk, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In West Kennebunk, in May, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Kennebunk, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in West Kennebunk, Maine. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Kennebunk aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In West Kennebunk, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, in West Kennebunk, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In West Kennebunk, the average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

In West Kennebunk, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in West Kennebunk in May?

The high-temperature in West Kennebunk during May is 61.3°F (16.3°C) and the low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in West Kennebunk?

In May, the average relative humidity in West Kennebunk, Maine, is 79%.

How much does it rain in West Kennebunk in May?

In West Kennebunk, Maine, in May, during 12.9 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in West Kennebunk?

May is the last month it regularly snows in West Kennebunk, Maine. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Kennebunk aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in West Kennebunk?

The average day length in May in West Kennebunk is 14h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in West Kennebunk?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Kennebunk, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does West Kennebunk have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in West Kennebunk is 8.2h.

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

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

Average temperature in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average pressure in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average wind speed in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average humidity in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average rainfall in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average rainfall days in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average snowfall in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average snowfall days in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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 Kennebunk, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average sunshine days in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average UV index in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
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
West Kennebunk, ME

Average cloud cover in May - West Kennebunk, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
West Kennebunk, ME

Average visibility in May - West Kennebunk, 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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