May weather forecastNorth Amherst, MA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in North Amherst, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 67.8°F (19.9°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).Humidity
In North Amherst, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
In North Amherst, in May, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In North Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.3 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, North Amherst aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In North Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in North Amherst is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
North Amherst, 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 36min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.6 days).
Average UV index in May
North Amherst, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
North Amherst, MA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
