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
The shift into May is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C).Humidity
In New Salem, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, New Salem aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.1 snowfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
New Salem, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in May
New Salem, MA
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
New Salem, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
New Salem, MA
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in May
New Salem, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in May
New Salem, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
New Salem, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
New Salem, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
New Salem, 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 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
New Salem, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).
Average UV index in May
New Salem, MA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
New Salem, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
New Salem, MA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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