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 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 into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). The average temperature in Orient during May nights dips to an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C).Humidity
May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Orient, during May, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Orient, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 17.4" (442mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Orient aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Orient, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 58min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:44 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Orient, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Orient, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 61.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 41.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in May
Orient, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Orient, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Orient, ME
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Orient, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Orient, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Orient, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Orient, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Orient, ME
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Orient, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12 days).
Average UV index in May
Orient, ME
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Orient, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in May
Orient, 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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