May weather forecast
Dedham, MA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dedham, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50°F (10°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a still refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Dedham is 73%.

Rainfall

In Dedham, in May, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.4 rainfall days, and 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Dedham, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Dedham, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Dedham, records 66.6°F (19.2°C), while the low-temperature is 50°F (10°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Dedham, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Dedham, in May, during 15.1 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Dedham have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Dedham is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Dedham, MA

Average temperature in May - Dedham, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Dedham, MA

Average pressure in May - Dedham, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Dedham, MA

Average wind speed in May - Dedham, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Dedham, MA

Average humidity in May - Dedham, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Dedham, MA

Average rainfall in May - Dedham, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in May
Dedham, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Dedham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dedham, MA

Average snowfall in May - Dedham, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dedham, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Dedham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dedham, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dedham, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Dedham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Dedham, MA

Average UV index in May - Dedham, 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
Dedham, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Dedham, MA
  • 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 33).

Average visibility in May
Dedham, MA

Average visibility in May - Dedham, MA
  • 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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