May weather forecast
New Boston, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in New Boston, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 64°F (17.8°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C) to an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C). During the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) is observed in New Boston.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In New Boston, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Boston, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 25.59" (650mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in New Boston. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, New Boston aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.8 snowfall days, and 38.19" (970mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of May in New Boston, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in New Boston in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in New Boston, records 64°F (17.8°C), while the low-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in New Boston?

In New Boston, Maine, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in New Boston?

In New Boston, during May, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in New Boston?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, New Boston aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does New Boston have in May?

The average day length in May in New Boston is 14h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in New Boston?

On the first day of May in New Boston, Maine, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does New Boston have in May?

In New Boston, Maine, the average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in New Boston?

The months with the highest UV index in New Boston, Maine, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in May in New Boston?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in New Boston, Maine, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
New Boston, ME

Average temperature in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in May
New Boston, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
New Boston, ME

Average wind speed in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
New Boston, ME

Average humidity in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
New Boston, ME

Average rainfall in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.93"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in May
New Boston, ME

Average rainfall days in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
New Boston, ME

Average snowfall in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
New Boston, ME

Average snowfall days in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
New Boston, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • 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
New Boston, ME

Average sunshine days in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
New Boston, ME

Average UV index in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
New Boston, ME

Average cloud cover in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
New Boston, ME

Average visibility in May - New Boston, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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