May weather forecastMedford, MA
May
Weather in May
As summer approaches, the city of Medford, Massachusetts further warms up in May. There are distinct differences as compared to April, with temperatures ranging between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C). The sunny and pleasant weather, alongside decreased rainfall rates, makes this month an excellent time for outdoor activities. Heading into June, the days become even longer and the temperatures continue to increase, building up to the peak summer weather.Temperature
May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Medford experiences a mean low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 72%.Rainfall
In Medford, in May, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 45.2 rainfall days, and 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Medford, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.3 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.Daylight
In Medford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Medford, 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 (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.6°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 (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Medford, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Medford, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Medford, 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%).
Average rainfall in May
Medford, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.08").
Average rainfall days in May
Medford, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (5.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Medford, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Medford, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Medford, 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 24min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Medford, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and August (22.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Medford, 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
Medford, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Medford, 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).
