May weather forecast
Basin Mills, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Basin Mills, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Basin Mills's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) to an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C). Basin Mills, during May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Basin Mills, in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Basin Mills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 29.84" (758mm) 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, Basin Mills aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.1 snowfall days, and 36.34" (923mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Basin Mills, Maine, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Basin Mills is 7.8h.

UV index

In Basin Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 43.2°F (6.2°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Basin Mills is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Basin Mills, in May, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Basin Mills aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Basin Mills have in May?

In May, the average day length in Basin Mills is 14h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Basin Mills?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Basin Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average temperature in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average pressure in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average wind speed in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average humidity in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average rainfall in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average snowfall in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average UV index in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Basin Mills, ME

Average visibility in May - Basin Mills, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).

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