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 brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's mild 55.4°F (13°C) to a comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C). In May, Taunton encounters an average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C) during the night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout May, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Taunton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.7 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Taunton aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Taunton, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.8 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.Daylight
In Taunton, Massachusetts, 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, in Taunton, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Taunton, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 65.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Taunton, 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
Taunton, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Taunton, MA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Taunton, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").
Average rainfall days in May
Taunton, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Taunton, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Taunton, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 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
Taunton, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Taunton, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Taunton, 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
Taunton, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Taunton, 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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