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
Entering May, Shrewsbury sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C). Shrewsbury usually reports an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) during the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Shrewsbury is 74%.Rainfall
In Shrewsbury, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.4 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) 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, Shrewsbury aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shrewsbury, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 23.82" (605mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May?
How much does it rain in May?
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How many hours of daylight does Shrewsbury have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shrewsbury, 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Shrewsbury, 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
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Shrewsbury, MA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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