May weather forecast
Plymouth, ME

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Plymouth, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.2°F (16.8°C) and min 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

Plymouth's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C). Throughout the month of May, Plymouth reports a steady low-temperature average of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Plymouth, during May, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Plymouth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Plymouth are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Plymouth aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Plymouth, 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 51min.
On the first day of May, 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Plymouth is 7.7h.

UV index

In Plymouth, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Plymouth?

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

What is the least humid month in Plymouth?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Plymouth?

The average relative humidity in May in Plymouth, Maine, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Plymouth in May?

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

What is the last month it snows in Plymouth?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Plymouth?

In May, the average day length in Plymouth, Maine, is 14h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Plymouth?

On the first day of May in Plymouth, 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 long on average sun shines in May in Plymouth?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Plymouth?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Plymouth is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Plymouth, ME

Average temperature in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average pressure in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average wind speed in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average humidity in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average rainfall in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average snowfall in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average UV index in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, ME

Average visibility in May - Plymouth, 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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