May weather forecast
Gapgalleon, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Gapgalleon, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 72.3°F (22.4°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in April to a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C). The low-temperature average for Gapgalleon during May stands at a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout May, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gapgalleon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Gapgalleon, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Gapgalleon, is 72.3°F (22.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Gapgalleon, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Gapgalleon, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Gapgalleon, 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 6:07 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Gapgalleon, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Gapgalleon?

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

Average temperature in May - Gapgalleon, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Gapgalleon, MD

Average pressure in May - Gapgalleon, 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
Gapgalleon, MD

Average wind speed in May - Gapgalleon, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Gapgalleon, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Gapgalleon, MD

Average rainfall in May - Gapgalleon, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Gapgalleon, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Gapgalleon, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gapgalleon, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gapgalleon, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gapgalleon, 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: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gapgalleon, MD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Gapgalleon, MD

Average UV index in May - Gapgalleon, 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
Gapgalleon, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Gapgalleon, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Gapgalleon, MD

Average visibility in May - Gapgalleon, 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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