May weather forecast
Chevy Chase, MD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Chevy Chase, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 74.5°F (23.6°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C). Chevy Chase experiences a consistent average temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) throughout the nights in May.

Humidity

In Chevy Chase, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chevy Chase, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chevy Chase, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Chevy Chase, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Chevy Chase, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Chevy Chase, 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents 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:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Chevy Chase in May?

In Chevy Chase, 74.5°F (23.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.3°F (13.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Chevy Chase, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Chevy Chase have in May?

In Chevy Chase, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chevy Chase have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the month 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 intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Chevy Chase, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°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 (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Chevy Chase, MD

Average pressure in May - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average wind speed in May - Chevy Chase, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Chevy Chase, MD

Average humidity in May - Chevy Chase, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
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Average rainfall in May - Chevy Chase, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in May
Chevy Chase, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Chevy Chase, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
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Average snowfall in May - Chevy Chase, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
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Average snowfall days in May - Chevy Chase, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chevy Chase, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chevy Chase, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Chevy Chase, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
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Average UV index in May - Chevy Chase, 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
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Average cloud cover in May - Chevy Chase, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

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
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Average visibility in May - Chevy Chase, 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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