May weather forecast
North Amherst, MA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in North Amherst, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in North Amherst consistently average a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In North Amherst, in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in North Amherst, there are 141.3 rainfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in North Amherst, Massachusetts, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in North Amherst. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, North Amherst aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In North Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 21.42" (544mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in North Amherst is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in North Amherst in May?

During May, North Amherst experiences an average high-temperature of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and a low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in North Amherst?

In North Amherst, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May in North Amherst?

In North Amherst, Massachusetts, during May, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in North Amherst?

May is the last month it regularly snows in North Amherst. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, North Amherst aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does North Amherst have in May?

In May, the average day length in North Amherst is 14h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in North Amherst?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in North Amherst?

The average sunshine duration in May in North Amherst is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in North Amherst?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in North Amherst, Massachusetts, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
North Amherst, MA

Average temperature in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.3°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 (18.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
North Amherst, MA

Average pressure in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
North Amherst, MA

Average wind speed in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in May
North Amherst, MA

Average humidity in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
North Amherst, MA

Average rainfall in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in May
North Amherst, MA

Average rainfall days in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
North Amherst, MA

Average snowfall in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
North Amherst, MA

Average snowfall days in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
North Amherst, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - North Amherst, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
North Amherst, MA

Average sunshine days in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
North Amherst, MA

Average UV index in May - North Amherst, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
North Amherst, MA

Average cloud cover in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
North Amherst, MA

Average visibility in May - North Amherst, MA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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