May weather forecast
Dagsboro, DE

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Weather in May

In May, residents of Dagsboro experience warmer weather, with temperatures soaring higher. The city is greeted with more daylight hours, making it an ideal time for outdoor activities and excursions. However, it also marks the onset of relatively higher humidity levels, raising the comfort index. Interestingly, May arrives with the maximum recorded rainfall for the year, totaling to 2.13" (54mm). As June approaches, the city steadily drifts towards summer, with temperatures escalating and daylight hours extending even more.

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 57.4°F (14.1°C) in May.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Dagsboro, during May, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Dagsboro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.8 days and collects up to 25.2" (640mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Dagsboro, Delaware, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May in Dagsboro, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Dagsboro?

The high-temperature in Dagsboro during May is 68.5°F (20.3°C) and the low-temperature is 57.4°F (14.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Dagsboro?

May is the most humid month in Dagsboro, Delaware, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in May in Dagsboro?

In Dagsboro, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How much does it rain in Dagsboro in May?

In Dagsboro, in May, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Dagsboro?

In Dagsboro, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Dagsboro have in May?

In Dagsboro, Delaware, the average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Dagsboro?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dagsboro, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Dagsboro?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Dagsboro?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Dagsboro, Delaware.

How high is the UV index in May in Dagsboro?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Dagsboro is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average temperature in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average pressure in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"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
Dagsboro, DE

Average wind speed in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average humidity in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average rainfall in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.13"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average rainfall days in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average snowfall in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average snowfall days in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average sunshine days in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average UV index in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average cloud cover in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Dagsboro, DE

Average visibility in May - Dagsboro, DE
  • 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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