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
The shift from April to May sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a mild 57.9°F (14.4°C). Old Orchard Beach's nights in May experience an average temperature drop to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In Old Orchard Beach, during May, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
In May, the average ocean temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C).Note: Beware when you're in 46.6°F (8.1°C) waters; 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling and anything below 50°F (10°C) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Old Orchard Beach is 8.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Old Orchard Beach in May?
What is the average humidity in May?
How much does it rain in May?
When it does not snow?
Does it snow in Old Orchard Beach in May?
What is the water temperature in May in Old Orchard Beach?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 57.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average sea temperature in May: 46.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 21.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Old Orchard Beach, 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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