May weather forecast
Harwich, MA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Harwich, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.3°F (12.4°C) and min 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Harwich's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from April's chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C). Harwich records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) in May, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Humidity

In Harwich, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Harwich, in May, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Harwich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Harwich, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Harwich in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Harwich, during May, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Harwich, snow does not fall in May through October.

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 Harwich have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Harwich have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Harwich, MA

Average temperature in May - Harwich, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Harwich, MA

Average pressure in May - Harwich, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Harwich, MA

Average wind speed in May - Harwich, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Harwich, MA

Average humidity in May - Harwich, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall in May - Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Harwich, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Harwich, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Harwich, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Harwich, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Harwich, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Harwich, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13 days).

Average UV index in May
Harwich, MA

Average UV index in May - Harwich, MA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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
Harwich, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Harwich, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Harwich, MA

Average visibility in May - Harwich, 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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