May weather forecastHalifax, MA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Halifax, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 50°F (10°C) and max 62.8°F (17.1°C).Temperature
The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in April to a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C). In Halifax, the average low-temperature during the month of May is a cool 50°F (10°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Halifax, during May, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.1 rainfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Halifax, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Halifax, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 62.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Halifax, MA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Halifax, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Halifax, MA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Halifax, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Halifax, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Halifax, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Halifax, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Halifax, MA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Halifax, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Halifax, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Halifax, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Halifax, MA
- 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).
