May weather forecast
Bass Harbor, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Bass Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Bass Harbor's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). Throughout May, a steady low-temperature average of 44.2°F (6.8°C) is noted.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bass Harbor, in May, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bass Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

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, Bass Harbor aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Bass Harbor, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 48min.
On the first day of May in Bass Harbor, Maine, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Bass Harbor, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Bass Harbor, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) 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, Bass Harbor aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May in Bass Harbor is 14h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bass Harbor have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bass Harbor, Maine, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average temperature in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average pressure in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average humidity in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bass Harbor, 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: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average UV index in May - Bass Harbor, 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
Bass Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Bass Harbor, ME

Average visibility in May - Bass Harbor, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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