May weather forecast
Lake City, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lake City, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in April to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Throughout the May nights, Lake City encounters a low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lake City, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Lake City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146 days and collects up to 32.4" (823mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Lake City, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Lake City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 48min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:55 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

In Lake City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lake City in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°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 82%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Lake City, Maine, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall in Lake City.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Lake City, the average day length in May is 14h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:55 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake City have in May?

In Lake City, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Lake City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lake City, ME

Average temperature in May - Lake City, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 55.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Lake City, ME

Average pressure in May - Lake City, 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
Lake City, ME

Average wind speed in May - Lake City, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Lake City, ME

Average humidity in May - Lake City, 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
Lake City, ME

Average rainfall in May - Lake City, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Lake City, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Lake City, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lake City, ME

Average snowfall in May - Lake City, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lake City, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Lake City, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lake City, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lake City, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lake City, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Lake City, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Lake City, ME

Average UV index in May - Lake City, 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
Lake City, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Lake City, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Lake City, ME

Average visibility in May - Lake City, 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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