May weather forecast
Wiscasset, ME

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Wiscasset, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average high of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in April to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 45.5°F (7.5°C) in May.

Humidity

In Wiscasset, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout May, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wiscasset are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Wiscasset 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 5:29 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and a low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Wiscasset?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Wiscasset, during May, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Wiscasset have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wiscasset have in May?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Wiscasset, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Wiscasset, ME

Average temperature in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average pressure in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average wind speed in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average humidity in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average rainfall in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average rainfall days in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average snowfall in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average snowfall days in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

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

Average sunshine days in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average UV index in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average cloud cover in May - Wiscasset, 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
Wiscasset, ME

Average visibility in May - Wiscasset, 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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