Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Kensington Heights's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). Throughout May nights, Kensington Heights registers an average low-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C).Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Kensington Heights, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. In Kensington Heights, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May 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 6:09 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 Kensington Heights, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Kensington Heights, 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
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in May
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Kensington Heights, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kensington Heights, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).
Average UV index in May
Kensington Heights, 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
Kensington Heights, 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
Kensington Heights, 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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