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
May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) to an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prospect, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 24.61" (625mm) 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, Prospect aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Prospect, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.8 days and aggregates up to 19.61" (498mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 50min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Prospect, the average sunshine in May is 7.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. 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. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Prospect, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 61.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 43.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Prospect, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Prospect, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Prospect, ME
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Prospect, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.42").
Average rainfall days in May
Prospect, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Prospect, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Prospect, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prospect, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Prospect, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Prospect, 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 January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Prospect, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in May
Prospect, ME
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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