May weather forecast
Altoona Beach, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Altoona Beach, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 57.2°F (14°C) and max 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Altoona Beach, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout May, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Altoona Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Altoona Beach, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Altoona Beach. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Altoona Beach, is 72.1°F (22.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 57.2°F (14°C).

What is the most humid month in Altoona Beach?

May is the most humid month in Altoona Beach, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Altoona Beach, in May, during 17.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Altoona Beach?

In Altoona Beach, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Altoona Beach?

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Altoona Beach have in May?

In Altoona Beach, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index in Altoona Beach, Maryland, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Altoona Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average temperature in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Altoona Beach, MD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average wind speed in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average humidity in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average rainfall in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average snowfall in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Altoona Beach, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average UV index in May - Altoona Beach, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Altoona Beach, MD

Average visibility in May - Altoona Beach, MD
  • 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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