May weather forecast
Greenfield, MA

Share

Weather in May

May marks the dawn of pleasant persistence as Greenfield, Massachusetts segues from spring to summer. A notable feature is that Greenfield sees daylight for an impressive 14.6 hours. This change brings along delightful transformations as gardens fill up with summer blooms and outings become more frequent. The escalation in temperature results in more people heading outdoors, enjoyed against the backdrop of an extended twilight well into the evening.

Temperature

Greenfield's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). Greenfield encounters an average low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Greenfield, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Greenfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.8 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Greenfield. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Greenfield aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Greenfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 24.53" (623mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Greenfield is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Greenfield, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Greenfield in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Greenfield, is 67.3°F (19.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Greenfield?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Greenfield?

In Greenfield, Massachusetts, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Greenfield?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Greenfield. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Greenfield aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May in Greenfield is 14h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Greenfield?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Greenfield, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Greenfield have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Greenfield?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Greenfield?

In Greenfield, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Greenfield, MA

Average temperature in May - Greenfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in May
Greenfield, MA

Average pressure in May - Greenfield, 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 (29.92"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in May
Greenfield, MA

Average wind speed in May - Greenfield, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in May
Greenfield, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in May
Greenfield, MA

Average rainfall in May - Greenfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in May
Greenfield, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Greenfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in May
Greenfield, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in May
Greenfield, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Greenfield, MA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in May
Greenfield, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Greenfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in May
Greenfield, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in May
Greenfield, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Greenfield, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

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 34).

[Resources]

Average visibility in May
Greenfield, MA

Average visibility in May - Greenfield, 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).

[Resources]

Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location