May weather forecast
Dexter, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dexter, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Dexter experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in April to an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C). May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

May and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Dexter, in May, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.7 rainfall days, and 15.79" (401mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Dexter. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Dexter aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Dexter, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 17.32" (440mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Dexter, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Dexter, Maine, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.

UV index

In Dexter, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value 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 during May translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Dexter in May has an average high-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Dexter?

In May, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout May, 1.42" (36mm) 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, Dexter aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Dexter, the average day length in May is 14h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dexter have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Dexter, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.4°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 (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Dexter, ME

Average pressure in May - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Dexter, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Dexter, ME

Average rainfall in May - Dexter, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.42"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, June and October (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Dexter, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Dexter, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dexter, ME

Average snowfall in May - Dexter, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dexter, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dexter, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Dexter, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Dexter, ME

Average UV index in May - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Dexter, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
Dexter, ME

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

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

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