May weather forecast
Machias, ME

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Weather in May

With the arrival of May in Machias, snowfall is virtually nonexistent, signifying the firm grip of spring on the city. There is an evident mood uplift with the promise of summer around the corner. The weather is delightfully mild, with sunnier and longer days becoming more pronounced. The city's foliage comes to life in full display with blossoming trees and emerging flowers adding color to the landscape. The wind relaxes its winter intensity, allowing for softer breezes.

Temperature

As Machias welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in April to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). In Machias, the nocturnal temperatures throughout May show a marginal dip from the daytime averages, settling at a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Humidity

In Machias, Maine, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Machias, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Machias, during May, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

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 Machias have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Machias?

In Machias, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

What is the UV index intensity 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Machias, ME

Average temperature in May - Machias, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (67.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.4°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
Machias, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Machias, ME

Average wind speed in May - Machias, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in May
Machias, ME

Average humidity in May - Machias, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Machias, ME

Average rainfall in May - Machias, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Machias, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Machias, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Machias, ME

Average snowfall in May - Machias, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Machias, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Machias, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Machias, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Machias, 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: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Machias, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Machias, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Machias, ME

Average UV index in May - Machias, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Machias, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Machias, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Machias, ME

Average visibility in May - Machias, 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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