May weather forecast
Medford, MA

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Medford, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

In Medford, the average high-temperature in May increases from a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). In May, in Medford, the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Medford is 72%.

Rainfall

In Medford, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Medford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45.2 days and collects up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Medford are January through March, May, November and December. May is the first month it typically snows in Medford. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Medford is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Medford?

In Medford, Massachusetts, in May, the average high-temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Medford?

In Medford, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

How many days does it rain in May in Medford?

In Medford, Massachusetts, during May, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Medford?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May in Medford is 14h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Medford?

On the first day of May in Medford, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Medford have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Medford, Massachusetts, is 8.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Medford?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Medford, MA

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).

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Average pressure in May
Medford, MA

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Medford, MA

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).

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Average humidity in May
Medford, MA

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Medford, MA

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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Medford, MA

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Medford, MA

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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Medford, MA

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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Medford, MA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 37min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 14min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 8min).

  • 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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Medford, MA

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).

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Average UV index in May
Medford, MA

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Medford, MA

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).

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Average visibility in May
Medford, MA

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).

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