May weather forecast
Southfield, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Southfield, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average low of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C) in May.

Humidity

In Southfield, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout May, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Southfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.8 days and collects up to 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Southfield aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Southfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 29.17" (741mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Southfield, Massachusetts, in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Southfield aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Southfield have in May?

In Southfield, the average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Southfield, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Southfield is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Southfield, MA

Average temperature in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Southfield, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Southfield, MA

Average wind speed in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Southfield, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Southfield, MA

Average rainfall in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Southfield, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Southfield, MA

Average snowfall in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Southfield, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Southfield, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Southfield, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Southfield, MA

Average UV index in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Southfield, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Southfield, MA

Average visibility in May - Southfield, MA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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