May weather forecast
Bar Harbor, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Bar Harbor, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 57.2°F (14°C) and max 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

As Bar Harbor welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). In the month of May, an average of 57.2°F (14°C) marks the low-temperature in Bar Harbor.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, May is the most humid month in Bar Harbor, Maryland.

Rainfall

In Bar Harbor, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bar Harbor, Maryland, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bar Harbor is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Bar Harbor?

In May, in Bar Harbor, the average high-temperature is 72.1°F (22.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C).

What is the most humid month in Bar Harbor?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May in Bar Harbor?

The average relative humidity in May in Bar Harbor is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Bar Harbor?

In Bar Harbor, Maryland, in May, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Bar Harbor?

In Bar Harbor, Maryland, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Bar Harbor in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Bar Harbor have in May?

The average day length in May in Bar Harbor is 14h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Bar Harbor?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bar Harbor, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Bar Harbor?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Bar Harbor?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Bar Harbor?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bar Harbor is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average temperature in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average pressure in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average wind speed in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average humidity in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average rainfall in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

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

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Average rainfall days in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average snowfall in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average UV index in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Bar Harbor, MD

Average visibility in May - Bar Harbor, MD
  • 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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