May weather forecastLee, MA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lee, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66°F (18.9°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) is observed during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Lee, during May, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.8 rainfall days, and 7.32" (186mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Lee aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Lee, is 66°F (18.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In Lee, in May, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Lee. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Lee aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Lee, MA

  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lee, MA

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Lee, MA

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Lee, MA

  • Average rainfall in May: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Lee, MA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lee, MA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lee, MA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lee, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lee, MA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Lee, 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).

Average cloud cover in May
Lee, MA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Lee, MA

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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