May weather forecast
Leeds, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Leeds, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

As Leeds transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a cool 50°F (10°C) in April to a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C). In the month of May, the average temperature in Leeds, Maine, dips to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) during the night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Leeds is 78%.

Rainfall

In Leeds, in May, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 17.17" (436mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Leeds. May is the last month it regularly snows in Leeds. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Leeds aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.3 snowfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Leeds, Maine, is 8h.

UV index

In Leeds, 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 average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Leeds?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Leeds, is 63.1°F (17.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Leeds?

In May, the average relative humidity in Leeds, Maine, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Leeds in May?

In Leeds, in May, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Leeds?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Leeds aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Leeds?

The average day length in May in Leeds, Maine, is 14h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Leeds?

On the first day of May in Leeds, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Leeds?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Leeds?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Leeds, ME

Average temperature in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Leeds, ME

Average pressure in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Leeds, ME

Average wind speed in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Leeds, ME

Average humidity in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Leeds, ME

Average rainfall in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Leeds, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Leeds, ME

Average snowfall in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Leeds, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Leeds, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Leeds, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Leeds, ME

Average UV index in May - Leeds, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Leeds, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Leeds, ME

Average visibility in May - Leeds, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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