May weather forecast
Dickerson, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Dickerson, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 54.9°F (12.7°C) and 73.9°F (23.3°C).

Temperature

May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) to a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C). Dickerson 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 Dickerson, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dickerson, there are 115.4 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 73.9°F (23.3°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 Dickerson, Maryland, in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dickerson have in May?

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.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Dickerson?

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

Average temperature in May - Dickerson, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°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 (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Dickerson, MD

Average pressure in May - Dickerson, 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
Dickerson, MD

Average wind speed in May - Dickerson, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Dickerson, MD

Average humidity in May - Dickerson, 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
Dickerson, MD

Average rainfall in May - Dickerson, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Dickerson, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Dickerson, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dickerson, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dickerson, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Dickerson, MD

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

Average sunshine days in May
Dickerson, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Dickerson, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Dickerson, MD

Average UV index in May - Dickerson, 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
Dickerson, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Dickerson, 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 30).

Average visibility in May
Dickerson, MD

Average visibility in May - Dickerson, 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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