May weather forecastMelrose, MA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Melrose, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.6°F (19.2°C) and an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C).Temperature
In Melrose, the average high-temperature in May rises, from a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April, to an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C). Throughout May, Melrose witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In May, in Melrose, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout May, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141 rainfall days, and 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Melrose aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Melrose, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.1 days and aggregates up to 17.36" (441mm) of snow.Daylight
In Melrose, Massachusetts, 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 5:09 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in May
Melrose, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Melrose, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Melrose, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Melrose, MA
- Average humidity in May: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Melrose, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").
Average rainfall days in May
Melrose, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Melrose, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Melrose, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Melrose, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Melrose, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Melrose, 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
Melrose, 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
Melrose, 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).
