May weather forecast
Salisbury, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Salisbury, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 61.9°F (16.6°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

Salisbury in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in April to a refreshing 61.9°F (16.6°C). Salisbury experiences a consistent average temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) throughout the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Salisbury, Massachusetts, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. In Salisbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.1 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Salisbury, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of May in Salisbury, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Salisbury, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability 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:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Salisbury experiences an average high-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and a low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Salisbury, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Salisbury?

In Salisbury, snow does not fall in May through September.

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?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Salisbury, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Salisbury have in May?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Salisbury, MA

Average temperature in May - Salisbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Salisbury, MA

Average pressure in May - Salisbury, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Salisbury, MA

Average wind speed in May - Salisbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Salisbury, MA

Average humidity in May - Salisbury, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Salisbury, MA

Average rainfall in May - Salisbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Salisbury, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Salisbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Salisbury, MA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Salisbury, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salisbury, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Salisbury, MA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Salisbury, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Salisbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Salisbury, MA

Average UV index in May - Salisbury, 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
Salisbury, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Salisbury, 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 28).

Average visibility in May
Salisbury, MA

Average visibility in May - Salisbury, 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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