May weather forecast
Whitman, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Whitman, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

In Whitman, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) is experienced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Whitman is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Whitman, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Whitman aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Whitman, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.4 days and aggregates up to 15" (381mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Whitman, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, in Whitman, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Whitman is 8.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Whitman is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Whitman, is 66.7°F (19.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Whitman, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Whitman aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Whitman have in May?

The average day length in May in Whitman, Massachusetts, is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Whitman is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Whitman, MA

Average temperature in May - Whitman, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°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 (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Whitman, MA

Average pressure in May - Whitman, 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
Whitman, MA

Average wind speed in May - Whitman, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Whitman, MA

Average humidity in May - Whitman, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Whitman, MA

Average rainfall in May - Whitman, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in May
Whitman, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Whitman, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Whitman, MA

Average snowfall in May - Whitman, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Whitman, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Whitman, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Whitman, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Whitman, 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 1min

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
Whitman, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Whitman, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Whitman, MA

Average UV index in May - Whitman, 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
Whitman, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Whitman, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Whitman, MA

Average visibility in May - Whitman, 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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