May weather forecast
Edgewood, MD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Edgewood, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.8°F (22.1°C) and 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

In Edgewood, the average high-temperature in May rises, from a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in April, to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). May brings Edgewood a consistent average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Edgewood, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153 rainfall days, and 30.39" (772mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Edgewood, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.7 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Edgewood in May?

Edgewood in May has an average high-temperature of 71.8°F (22.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Edgewood is 79%.

How much does it rain in Edgewood in May?

In Edgewood, in May, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Edgewood have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Edgewood have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

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

Average temperature in May - Edgewood, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Edgewood, MD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Edgewood, MD

Average wind speed in May - Edgewood, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Edgewood, MD

Average humidity in May - Edgewood, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Edgewood, MD

Average rainfall in May - Edgewood, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Edgewood, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Edgewood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Edgewood, MD

Average snowfall in May - Edgewood, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Edgewood, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Edgewood, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Edgewood, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Edgewood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Edgewood, MD

Average UV index in May - Edgewood, 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
Edgewood, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Edgewood, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Edgewood, MD

Average visibility in May - Edgewood, 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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