May weather forecast
Petersham, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Petersham, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.6°F (8.1°C) and an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a chilly 46.6°F (8.1°C) on average during May.

Humidity

In Petersham, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Petersham, Massachusetts, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petersham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Petersham. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Petersham aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Petersham, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.1 days and aggregates up to 25.75" (654mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Petersham, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Petersham?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Petersham, Massachusetts, during May, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Petersham aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Petersham have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Petersham?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 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.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Petersham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Petersham, MA

Average temperature in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average pressure in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average wind speed in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average humidity in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average rainfall in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average snowfall in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average UV index in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA

Average visibility in May - Petersham, 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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