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
As New Bedford transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C) in April to a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C). New Bedford sees an average low-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) during May.Humidity
April, May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In New Bedford, in May, it is raining for 19.7 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Bedford, there are 185.5 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, New Bedford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In New Bedford, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.5 days and aggregates up to 29.45" (748mm) of snow.Daylight
In New Bedford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in New Bedford is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in New Bedford?
What are the least humid months in New Bedford?
What is the average humidity in May in New Bedford?
How much does it rain in New Bedford in May?
What is the last month it snows in New Bedford?
How many hours of daylight does New Bedford have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in New Bedford?
How long on average sun shines in May in New Bedford?
How high is the UV index in May in New Bedford?
Average temperature in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 70.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).
Average humidity in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July and August (78%).
Average rainfall in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").
Average rainfall days in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).
Average snowfall in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).
Average UV index in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
New Bedford, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
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