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
May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C). Throughout the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) is noted.Humidity
In Sterling, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
In Sterling, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.4 days and collects up to 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sterling. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Sterling aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 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 5:40 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
In Sterling, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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).
Sterling, Massachusetts, USA
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