May weather forecast
Damariscotta, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Damariscotta, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in April to a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C). May's average low-temperature reading settles at a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Damariscotta is 81%.

Rainfall

In Damariscotta, in May, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Damariscotta experiences an average high-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and a low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Damariscotta, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Damariscotta?

In Damariscotta, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Damariscotta have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Damariscotta is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average pressure in May - Damariscotta, 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
Damariscotta, ME

Average wind speed in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average humidity in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average rainfall in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

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

Average snowfall in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average snowfall in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Damariscotta, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average UV index in May - Damariscotta, 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
Damariscotta, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Damariscotta, ME

Average visibility in May - Damariscotta, 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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