May weather forecast
Swansea, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Swansea, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.7°F (10.4°C) and max 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C). Swansea records an average nighttime low of 50.7°F (10.4°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Swansea, Massachusetts, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Swansea, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Swansea, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Swansea are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Swansea aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, in Swansea, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Swansea is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Swansea?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Swansea, Massachusetts, during May are 64°F (17.8°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Swansea?

The average relative humidity in May in Swansea is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Swansea?

In Swansea, Massachusetts, in May, during 13.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Swansea?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Swansea, Massachusetts. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Swansea aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Swansea have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Swansea?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Swansea, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Swansea?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Swansea?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Swansea, MA

Average temperature in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Swansea, MA

Average pressure in May - Swansea, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Swansea, MA

Average wind speed in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Swansea, MA

Average humidity in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Swansea, MA

Average rainfall in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in May
Swansea, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Swansea, MA

Average snowfall in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Swansea, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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
Swansea, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Swansea, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Swansea, MA

Average UV index in May - Swansea, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Swansea, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Swansea, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Swansea, MA

Average visibility in May - Swansea, 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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