May weather forecast
Skowhegan, ME

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Weather in May

May in Skowhegan offers ideal weather for gardening and outdoor activities. Warmer days beckon residents and visitors, encouraging all to make the most of the pleasant climate. Late spring blossoms add to the aesthetic allure, painting a picture of serenity and grace. Extended daylight hours maximize the opportunity for recreational activities. Skowhegan in May experiences temperate highs of 63°F (17.2°C) amidst a comfortable 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Skowhegan sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) to a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C). The mean low-temperature during May nights in Skowhegan is an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Skowhegan is 78%.

Rainfall

In Skowhegan, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Skowhegan, Maine, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Skowhegan, Maine. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Skowhegan aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Skowhegan, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.8 days and aggregates up to 42.99" (1092mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Skowhegan, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 51min.
On the first day of May in Skowhegan, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

In Skowhegan, 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 average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Skowhegan?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Skowhegan, is 63°F (17.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Skowhegan?

In May, the average relative humidity in Skowhegan is 78%.

How much does it rain in Skowhegan in May?

In May, in Skowhegan, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Skowhegan?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Skowhegan, Maine. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Skowhegan aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Skowhegan have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Skowhegan?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Skowhegan, Maine, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Skowhegan have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Skowhegan, Maine, is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Skowhegan?

In Skowhegan, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average temperature in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average pressure in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average wind speed in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average humidity in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average rainfall in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average snowfall in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Skowhegan, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average UV index in May - Skowhegan, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Skowhegan, ME

Average visibility in May - Skowhegan, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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