May weather forecast
Walpole, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Walpole, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 45.5°F (7.5°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in April to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 45.5°F (7.5°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Walpole, Maine, in May, during 14.9 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Walpole aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40 snowfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Walpole, the average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Walpole, 59.4°F (15.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 45.5°F (7.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout May, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Walpole, Maine. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Walpole aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Walpole have in May?

In Walpole, the average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Walpole, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Walpole, ME

Average temperature in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average high temperature in May: 59.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in May
Walpole, ME

Average pressure in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Walpole, ME

Average wind speed in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Walpole, ME

Average humidity in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Walpole, ME

Average rainfall in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in May
Walpole, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Walpole, ME

Average snowfall in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Walpole, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Walpole, ME

Average sunshine days in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Walpole, ME

Average UV index in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Walpole, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Walpole, ME

Average visibility in May - Walpole, ME
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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