May weather forecastWest Paris, ME
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in West Paris, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 62.2°F (16.8°C).Temperature
As West Paris, Maine, welcomes May, there is a noticeable shift in the average high-temperature, escalating from April's chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C). West Paris experiences an average low-temperature reading of 42.6°F (5.9°C) throughout May.Humidity
May and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in West Paris.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 21.46" (545mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, West Paris aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.1 snowfall days, and 47.64" (1210mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In West Paris, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 48min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:01 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
West Paris, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 62.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 42.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.4°F).
Average pressure in May
West Paris, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
West Paris, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in May
West Paris, ME
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
West Paris, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in May
West Paris, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Paris, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Paris, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Paris, 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: 8h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Paris, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (14 days).
Average UV index in May
West Paris, 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
West Paris, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
West Paris, ME
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July, August and September (4mi).
