May weather forecast
Beltsville, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Beltsville, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 73.8°F (23.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Beltsville's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) to a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). In May, the average low-temperature records at a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Beltsville, 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 May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

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 daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and a low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Beltsville, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

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 Beltsville, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Beltsville, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in May in Beltsville?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Beltsville, MD

Average temperature in May - Beltsville, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Beltsville, MD

Average pressure in May - Beltsville, 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
Beltsville, MD

Average wind speed in May - Beltsville, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Beltsville, MD

Average humidity in May - Beltsville, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Beltsville, MD

Average rainfall in May - Beltsville, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Beltsville, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Beltsville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Beltsville, MD

Average snowfall in May - Beltsville, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Beltsville, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Beltsville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Beltsville, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Beltsville, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Beltsville, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Beltsville, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Beltsville, MD

Average UV index in May - Beltsville, 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
Beltsville, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Beltsville, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Beltsville, MD

Average visibility in May - Beltsville, 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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