Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The onset of May brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) in April to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) is recorded during the month of May.Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Fort Kent, during May, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Fort Kent aggregates 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 106.5 snowfall days, and 71.89" (1826mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fort Kent, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 59.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 39.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (53.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March, September and November (30.01"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").
Average rainfall days in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8 days).
Average UV index in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in May
Fort Kent, ME
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
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