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 sea temperature 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
As May begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in April to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). Pocasset maintains a near steady average temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) during the nights of May, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May through July, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Pocasset, in May, during 15.1 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pocasset, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Pocasset, snow does not fall in May through October.Ocean temperature
In Pocasset, in May, the average water temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C).Note: With the appropriate swimsuit, one can swim in 50.4°F (10.2°C) even if temperatures dip below 50°F (10°C); otherwise, be ready for cold shock and breath issues. A fleeting swim around 55.4°F (13°C) is distressing.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:10 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.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 ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Average temperature in May
Pocasset, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 56.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Pocasset, 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
Pocasset, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Pocasset, MA
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Pocasset, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Pocasset, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Pocasset, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Pocasset, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Pocasset, MA
- Average sea temperature in May: 50.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pocasset, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Pocasset, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).
Average UV index in May
Pocasset, 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
Pocasset, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Pocasset, 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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