May weather forecast
Jefferson, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Jefferson, is a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). During May, Jefferson records an average temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Jefferson, in May, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Jefferson, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Jefferson, the average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in May translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Jefferson, 58.3°F (14.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout May, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Jefferson have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Jefferson have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Jefferson is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Jefferson, ME

Average temperature in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average pressure in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average wind speed in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average humidity in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average rainfall in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average snowfall in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Jefferson, 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 daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Jefferson, ME

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

Average sunshine days in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average UV index in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, ME

Average visibility in May - Jefferson, 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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