May weather forecast
West Wareham, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in West Wareham, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in April to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). West Wareham usually reports an average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In West Wareham, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Wareham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.3 days and collects up to 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Wareham aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In West Wareham, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.6 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In West Wareham, in May, the average high-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout May, 1.3" (33mm) 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 Wareham aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does West Wareham have in May?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In West Wareham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
West Wareham, MA

Average temperature in May - West Wareham, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in May
West Wareham, MA

Average pressure in May - West Wareham, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
West Wareham, MA

Average wind speed in May - West Wareham, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
West Wareham, MA

Average humidity in May - West Wareham, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
West Wareham, MA

Average rainfall in May - West Wareham, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
West Wareham, MA

Average rainfall days in May - West Wareham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Wareham, MA

Average snowfall in May - West Wareham, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Wareham, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Wareham, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Wareham, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Wareham, MA

Average sunshine days in May - West Wareham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in May
West Wareham, MA

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

Average cloud cover in May - West Wareham, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
West Wareham, MA

Average visibility in May - West Wareham, 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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