May weather forecastSouth Chatham, MA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in South Chatham, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

In South Chatham, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). May's average low temperature is a still fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C), displaying a subtle drop from its daily peak.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.4 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In South Chatham, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In South Chatham, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in South Chatham is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C) respectively.

In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In South Chatham, in May, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In South Chatham, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May is 14h and 33min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in South Chatham is 8.4h.

In South Chatham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average high temperature in May: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

Average humidity in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Chatham, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13 days).

Average UV index in May
South Chatham, MA

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are 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
South Chatham, MA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
South Chatham, 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).