May weather forecastKingston, MA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Kingston, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and an average high of 61.5°F (16.4°C).Temperature
May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C). Kingston's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 50.4°F (10.2°C) during the nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In Kingston, during May, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Kingston, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Kingston, snow does not fall in May through October.Ocean temperature
In Kingston, in May, the average water temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C).Note: Diving into 50.4°F (10.2°C) is practical below 50°F (10°C), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 55.4°F (13°C) feels ice-cold.
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Kingston, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 61.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Kingston, MA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Kingston, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.34"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").
Average rainfall days in May
Kingston, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kingston, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kingston, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Kingston, MA
- Average sea temperature in May: 50.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Kingston, 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
Kingston, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Kingston, 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).
