May weather forecast
Buckfield, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buckfield, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Temperature

Buckfield sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's fresh 50°F (10°C) to a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Buckfield, in May, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buckfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.4 days and collects up to 17.17" (436mm) 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, Buckfield aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.3 snowfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout May, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Buckfield aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buckfield have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Buckfield, ME

Average pressure in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Buckfield, ME

Average wind speed in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Buckfield, ME

Average humidity in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Buckfield, ME

Average rainfall in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Buckfield, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buckfield, ME

Average snowfall in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Buckfield, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buckfield, 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: 8h and 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buckfield, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Buckfield, ME

Average UV index in May - Buckfield, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Buckfield, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Buckfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Buckfield, ME

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

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

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