May weather forecast
Bridgewater, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Bridgewater, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

May signals a clear temperature escalation, with average high-temperatures advancing from April's frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). Throughout May, Bridgewater records an average temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) at night.

Humidity

May is the least humid month in Bridgewater, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bridgewater, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Bridgewater aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 98.7 snowfall days, and 69.17" (1757mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bridgewater, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

In Bridgewater, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Bridgewater, 60.1°F (15.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 40.8°F (4.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the least humid month?

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Bridgewater, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Bridgewater aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bridgewater have in May?

The average day length in May is 15h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bridgewater have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bridgewater is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average temperature in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average pressure in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average wind speed in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average humidity in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average rainfall in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average snowfall in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average UV index in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in May
Bridgewater, ME

Average visibility in May - Bridgewater, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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