May weather forecast
Greensboro, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Greensboro, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.4°F (21.9°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in April to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) is observed during May.

Humidity

May and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 31.97" (812mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Greensboro, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Greensboro, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature during May is 71.4°F (21.9°C) and the low-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Greensboro.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Greensboro, Maryland, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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 Greensboro have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Greensboro, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

When is 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 Greensboro, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Greensboro, MD

Average temperature in May - Greensboro, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Greensboro, MD

Average pressure in May - Greensboro, MD
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"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
Greensboro, MD

Average wind speed in May - Greensboro, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Greensboro, MD

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

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

Average rainfall in May
Greensboro, MD

Average rainfall in May - Greensboro, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Greensboro, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Greensboro, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Greensboro, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Greensboro, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 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
Greensboro, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Greensboro, 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 0min

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
Greensboro, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Greensboro, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Greensboro, MD

Average UV index in May - Greensboro, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Greensboro, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Greensboro, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Greensboro, MD

Average visibility in May - Greensboro, 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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