May weather forecast
Ellsworth, ME

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Weather in May

May in Ellsworth provides a pleasing retreat from winter's clutches, introducing the rejuvenating season of spring. The transition becomes more profound as the average high temperature escalates to a comfortable 60.4°F (15.8°C). The landscape blossoms with longer daylight hours, making it favorable for outdoor activities. The absence of snowfall becomes consistent, replaced by a moderate amount of rainfall throughout the month. June heralds the beginning of summer, bringing with it further increase in temperature.

Temperature

With the transition into May, Ellsworth experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in April to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). During May, Ellsworth records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ellsworth, in May, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ellsworth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ellsworth aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.2 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ellsworth, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

In Ellsworth, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Ellsworth, the average high-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Ellsworth, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Ellsworth, in May, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ellsworth aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Ellsworth, the average day length in May is 14h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Ellsworth, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.9°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 (16.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Ellsworth, ME

Average pressure in May - Ellsworth, 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
Ellsworth, ME

Average wind speed in May - Ellsworth, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Ellsworth, ME

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

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

Average rainfall in May
Ellsworth, ME

Average rainfall in May - Ellsworth, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.3").

Average rainfall days in May
Ellsworth, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Ellsworth, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ellsworth, ME

Average snowfall in May - Ellsworth, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ellsworth, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Ellsworth, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ellsworth, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ellsworth, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Ellsworth, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Ellsworth, ME

Average UV index in May - Ellsworth, 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
Ellsworth, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Ellsworth, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Ellsworth, ME

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

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

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