Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
As May arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in April to a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C). Ogunquit's nighttime temperature during May is consistently averaged at a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Ogunquit, during May, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Ogunquit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.9 days and collects up to 17.28" (439mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ogunquit aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Ogunquit, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.4 days and aggregates up to 8.78" (223mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Ogunquit, in May, the average water temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).Note: To swim in 47.3°F (8.5°C) at less than 50°F (10°C), ensure you're well-protected. Without it, be prepared for a sudden jolt of cold and breathing issues. Remember, even 55.4°F (13°C) is not welcoming.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 42min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Ogunquit, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 61.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Ogunquit, 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
Ogunquit, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average sea temperature in May: 47.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (65.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.5°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ogunquit, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Ogunquit, 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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