May weather forecast
Somerset, MA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Somerset, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 64°F (17.8°C) and an average low of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Somerset, during May, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Somerset aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Somerset, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Somerset, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

During May, Somerset experiences an average high-temperature of 64°F (17.8°C) and a low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In Somerset, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Somerset aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Somerset?

The average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Somerset, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Somerset have in May?

In Somerset, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Somerset, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Somerset, MA

Average temperature in May - Somerset, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Somerset, MA

Average pressure in May - Somerset, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Somerset, MA

Average wind speed in May - Somerset, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Somerset, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Somerset, MA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in May
Somerset, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Somerset, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Somerset, MA

Average snowfall in May - Somerset, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Somerset, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Somerset, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Somerset, 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 4min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Somerset, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Somerset, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Somerset, MA

Average UV index in May - Somerset, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Somerset, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Somerset, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Somerset, MA

Average visibility in May - Somerset, 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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