May weather forecast
Dedham, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Dedham, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 43.3°F (6.3°C) and max 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

Dedham experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in April to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Dedham in May experiences a low-temperature average of 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Dedham, Maine, are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Dedham, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dedham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.5 days and collects up to 29.8" (757mm) 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, Dedham aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dedham, Maine, there are 58 snowfall days, and 34.09" (866mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Dedham is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dedham in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Dedham, records 62.4°F (16.9°C), while the low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the least humid month in Dedham?

The months with the lowest humidity in Dedham, Maine, are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May in Dedham?

The average relative humidity in May in Dedham, Maine, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Dedham in May?

In Dedham, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Dedham?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Dedham, Maine. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Dedham aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dedham have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Dedham?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dedham, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dedham have in May?

In Dedham, Maine, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Dedham?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Dedham, Maine, 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
Dedham, ME

Average temperature in May - Dedham, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Dedham, ME

Average pressure in May - Dedham, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"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
Dedham, ME

Average wind speed in May - Dedham, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Dedham, ME

Average humidity in May - Dedham, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Dedham, ME

Average rainfall in May - Dedham, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Dedham, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Dedham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dedham, ME

Average snowfall in May - Dedham, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dedham, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dedham, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dedham, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Dedham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Dedham, ME

Average UV index in May - Dedham, 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
Dedham, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Dedham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Dedham, ME

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

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

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