The weather in May in Canton

It's pleasantly warm in May in Canton with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 14°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Canton. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Canton, Massachusetts. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2017, Canton reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Canton

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Canton. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Canton New York
Average temperature 22°C 22°C
Max. temperature 27°C 28°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 89 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 13 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Canton with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Canton is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Canton, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Canton

Temperature in May in Canton over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Canton, Massachusetts. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Canton

Total precipitation in May in Canton over the years

Daily UV index in May in Canton

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Canton, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Canton by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Canton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.