May weather forecast
Abingdon, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Abingdon, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.4°F (21.9°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

May brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from April's refreshing 61.9°F (16.6°C) to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). An average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) is recorded during the nights in May.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Abingdon, during May, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) 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, Abingdon aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Abingdon, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

During May, Abingdon experiences an average high-temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and a low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout May, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Abingdon aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Abingdon have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Abingdon have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Abingdon, MD

Average temperature in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Abingdon, MD

Average pressure in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Abingdon, MD

Average wind speed in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Abingdon, MD

Average humidity in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Abingdon, MD

Average rainfall in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

Average rainfall days in May
Abingdon, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Abingdon, MD

Average snowfall in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Abingdon, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Abingdon, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Abingdon, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Abingdon, MD

Average UV index in May - Abingdon, MD
  • 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Abingdon, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Abingdon, MD

Average visibility in May - Abingdon, MD
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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