May weather forecast
Burlington, MA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Burlington, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a still refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) is observed during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Burlington, in May, during 15.5 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Burlington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 26.85" (682mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Burlington. May is the last month it regularly snows in Burlington, Massachusetts. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Burlington aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Burlington, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

In Burlington, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Burlington in May?

In Burlington, 66.7°F (19.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.3°F (9.6°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Burlington?

In May, the average relative humidity in Burlington is 72%.

How many days does it rain in May in Burlington?

In Burlington, Massachusetts, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Burlington?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Burlington aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Burlington have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Burlington?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Burlington, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Burlington have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Burlington is 8.3h.

How high is the UV index in May in Burlington?

In Burlington, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Burlington, MA

Average temperature in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Burlington, MA

Average pressure in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Burlington, MA

Average wind speed in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Burlington, MA

Average humidity in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Burlington, MA

Average rainfall in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in May
Burlington, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Burlington, MA

Average snowfall in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Burlington, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 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
Burlington, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Burlington, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Burlington, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Burlington, MA

Average UV index in May - Burlington, 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
Burlington, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Burlington, MA

Average visibility in May - Burlington, MA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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