May weather forecast
Belchertown, MA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Belchertown, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a refreshing 67.5°F (19.7°C). During May, the nighttime temperature in Belchertown, Massachusetts, averages to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

In Belchertown, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Belchertown, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Belchertown, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Belchertown. May is the last month it regularly snows in Belchertown. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Belchertown aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Belchertown, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 21.65" (550mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Belchertown, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Belchertown is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Belchertown in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Belchertown, records 67.5°F (19.7°C), while the low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Belchertown?

The average relative humidity in May in Belchertown is 75%.

How much does it rain in Belchertown in May?

In Belchertown, in May, during 15.6 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Belchertown?

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

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

In Belchertown, the average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Belchertown?

On the first day of May in Belchertown, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Belchertown?

In Belchertown, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Belchertown?

In Belchertown, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Belchertown, MA

Average temperature in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Belchertown, MA

Average pressure in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Belchertown, MA

Average wind speed in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Belchertown, MA

Average humidity in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in May
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Belchertown, MA

Average snowfall in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Belchertown, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Belchertown, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Belchertown, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Belchertown, MA

Average UV index in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and 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
Belchertown, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in May
Belchertown, MA

Average visibility in May - Belchertown, MA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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