May weather forecast
New Portland, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in New Portland, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

New Portland's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in April to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C). In New Portland, May nights cool down to an average of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are May and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In New Portland, in May, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Portland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.6 days and collects up to 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, New Portland aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In New Portland, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.1 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.

Daylight

In New Portland, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

New Portland in May has an average high-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) and an average low-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity in New Portland are May and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

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

In New Portland, in May, during 12.1 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in New Portland. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, New Portland aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

In New Portland, the average day length in May is 14h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In New Portland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
New Portland, ME

Average temperature in May - New Portland, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in May
New Portland, ME

Average pressure in May - New Portland, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
New Portland, ME

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
New Portland, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
New Portland, ME

Average rainfall in May - New Portland, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
New Portland, ME

Average rainfall days in May - New Portland, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
New Portland, ME

Average snowfall in May - New Portland, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
New Portland, ME

Average snowfall days in May - New Portland, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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 Portland, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - New Portland, 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
New Portland, ME

Average sunshine days in May - New Portland, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in May
New Portland, ME

Average UV index in May - New Portland, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are 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 Portland, ME

Average cloud cover in May - New Portland, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
New Portland, ME

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

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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