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
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in April to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). Ghent's temperature lowers to a mean of 45.1°F (7.3°C) during the nights in May.Humidity
In Ghent, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout May, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.8 rainfall days, and 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 48min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of May, in Ghent, Maine, sunrise is at 4:55 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Ghent, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Ghent is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in May in Ghent?
Average temperature in May
Ghent, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 56.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Ghent, 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
Ghent, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Ghent, ME
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Ghent, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 1.06"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").
Average rainfall days in May
Ghent, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ghent, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ghent, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ghent, 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: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ghent, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Ghent, 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
Ghent, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Ghent, 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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