May weather forecast
Boyds, MD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Boyds, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 73.6°F (23.1°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) to a moderately hot 73.6°F (23.1°C). Boyds records an average low of 54.9°F (12.7°C) throughout the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Boyds, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Boyds, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.4 days and collects up to 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Boyds. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Boyds aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Boyds, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Boyds, Maryland, is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Boyds, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 73.6°F (23.1°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Boyds, in May, during 17.5 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Boyds aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Boyds have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Boyds, MD

Average temperature in May - Boyds, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Boyds, MD

Average pressure in May - Boyds, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Boyds, MD

Average wind speed in May - Boyds, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Boyds, MD

Average humidity in May - Boyds, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Boyds, MD

Average rainfall in May - Boyds, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Boyds, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Boyds, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Boyds, MD

Average snowfall in May - Boyds, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Boyds, MD

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Boyds, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Boyds, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Boyds, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Boyds, MD

Average UV index in May - Boyds, 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
Boyds, MD

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

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

Average visibility in May
Boyds, MD

Average visibility in May - Boyds, 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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