May weather forecast
Newport, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Newport, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Newport anticipates an average minimum temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

April, May and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Newport, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Newport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Newport aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 42.32" (1075mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Newport, the average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Newport is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 42.6°F (5.9°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month?

April, May and November, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Newport, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Newport aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Newport have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:54 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Newport have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Newport, ME

Average temperature in May - Newport, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.6°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 (11.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Newport, ME

Average pressure in May - Newport, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"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
Newport, ME

Average wind speed in May - Newport, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Newport, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Newport, ME

Average rainfall in May - Newport, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Newport, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Newport, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Newport, ME

Average snowfall in May - Newport, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Newport, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Newport, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Newport, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Newport, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Newport, ME

Average UV index in May - Newport, 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
Newport, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Newport, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Newport, ME

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

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

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