May weather forecast
Buxton, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buxton, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average high of 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

Buxton's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a refreshing 61°F (16.1°C). In Buxton, an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) is recorded during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout May, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Buxton, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) 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, Buxton aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Buxton, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 26.73" (679mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Buxton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, in Buxton, the average high-temperature is 61°F (16.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Buxton?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Buxton, in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Buxton?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Buxton aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Buxton have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buxton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Buxton, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Buxton, ME

Average temperature in May - Buxton, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Buxton, ME

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

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

Average wind speed in May
Buxton, ME

Average wind speed in May - Buxton, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Buxton, ME

Average humidity in May - Buxton, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Buxton, ME

Average rainfall in May - Buxton, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Buxton, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Buxton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buxton, ME

Average snowfall in May - Buxton, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Buxton, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buxton, ME
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buxton, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Buxton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Buxton, ME

Average UV index in May - Buxton, 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
Buxton, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Buxton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Buxton, ME

Average visibility in May - Buxton, ME
  • 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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