May weather forecast
Friendship, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Friendship, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.3°F (14.6°C) and min 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

In Friendship, the average high-temperature in May increases from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in April to a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C). In Friendship, May nights cool down to an average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout May, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Ocean temperature

In Friendship, the average seawater temperature in May is 45.3°F (7.4°C).
Note: While a brief time in 45.3°F (7.4°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is already bracing, plunging below 50°F (10°C) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.

Daylight

In Friendship, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures in Friendship vary between a 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?

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Friendship?

In Friendship, in May, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Friendship, 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 cold is the water in May?

In Friendship, in May, the average water temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C). Swimming in 45.3°F (7.4°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, in Friendship, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Friendship have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average pressure in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average wind speed in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average humidity in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average rainfall in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average snowfall in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Friendship, 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 sea temperature in May
Friendship, ME

Average sea temperature in May - Friendship, ME
  • Average sea temperature in May: 45.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.1°F).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average UV index in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME

Average visibility in May - Friendship, 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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