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 start of May is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in April to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). May is noted for a mean low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In West Kennebunk, during May, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In West Kennebunk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.9 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.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, West Kennebunk aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In West Kennebunk, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In West Kennebunk, the average sunshine in May is 8.2h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in West Kennebunk is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average high temperature in May: 61.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average rainfall in May: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).
Average UV index in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is August (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
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
West Kennebunk, ME
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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