May weather forecast
Bolton, MA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bolton, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.5°F (19.7°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Bolton's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) to an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C). During May, Bolton records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Bolton, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.4 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bolton, Massachusetts. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bolton aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bolton, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

In Bolton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Bolton in May has an average high-temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Bolton, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Bolton?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bolton aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Bolton, Massachusetts, is 8.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bolton, MA

Average temperature in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Bolton, MA

Average pressure in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bolton, MA

Average wind speed in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Bolton, MA

Average humidity in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Bolton, MA

Average rainfall in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Bolton, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bolton, MA

Average snowfall in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bolton, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bolton, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bolton, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Bolton, MA

Average UV index in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and 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
Bolton, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Bolton, MA

Average visibility in May - Bolton, MA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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