May weather forecast
Plympton, MA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Plympton, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.4°F (10.2°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

Plympton's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) marks the month of May.

Humidity

In Plympton, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Plympton, in May, during 13.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plympton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Plympton, is 61.5°F (16.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50.4°F (10.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Plympton, in May, during 13.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Plympton, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Plympton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Plympton, MA

Average temperature in May - Plympton, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Plympton, MA

Average pressure in May - Plympton, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Plympton, MA

Average wind speed in May - Plympton, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Plympton, MA

Average humidity in May - Plympton, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Plympton, MA

Average rainfall in May - Plympton, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

Average rainfall days in May
Plympton, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Plympton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Plympton, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Plympton, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Plympton, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Plympton, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Plympton, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Plympton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Plympton, MA

Average UV index in May - Plympton, 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
Plympton, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Plympton, 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 29).

Average visibility in May
Plympton, MA

Average visibility in May - Plympton, 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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