May weather forecast
West Newbury, MA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in West Newbury, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 65.5°F (18.6°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C). Throughout May, West Newbury witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In West Newbury, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In West Newbury, during May, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In West Newbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.3 days and collects up to 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Newbury aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Newbury, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in West Newbury is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in West Newbury, is 65.5°F (18.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, in West Newbury, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout May, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Newbury aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Newbury have in May?

In West Newbury, the average day length in May is 14h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in West Newbury?

In West Newbury, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
West Newbury, MA

Average temperature in May - West Newbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in May
West Newbury, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
West Newbury, MA

Average wind speed in May - West Newbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
West Newbury, MA

Average humidity in May - West Newbury, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in May
West Newbury, MA

Average rainfall in May - West Newbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in May
West Newbury, MA

Average rainfall days in May - West Newbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Newbury, MA

Average snowfall in May - West Newbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Newbury, MA

Average snowfall days in May - West Newbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
West Newbury, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Newbury, MA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Newbury, MA

Average sunshine days in May - West Newbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (18.4 days).

Average UV index in May
West Newbury, MA

Average UV index in May - West Newbury, 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
West Newbury, MA

Average cloud cover in May - West Newbury, 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 31).

Average visibility in May
West Newbury, MA

Average visibility in May - West Newbury, 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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