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
With the transition into May, Essex experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in April to a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C). An average temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) marks the nights in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Essex, Massachusetts, is 78%.Rainfall
In Essex, in May, during 12.3 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Essex, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Essex, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
In Essex, 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 ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Essex, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 59.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Essex, MA
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Essex, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Essex, MA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Essex, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Essex, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Essex, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Essex, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Essex, MA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Essex, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).
Average UV index in May
Essex, MA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Essex, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Essex, 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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