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
With the onset of May, Patuxent Palisades's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from April's comfortable 62.6°F (17°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). During the nights in May, Patuxent Palisades observes an average low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C).Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Patuxent Palisades, during May, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Patuxent Palisades, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 18min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).
Average pressure in May
Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in May
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Patuxent Palisades, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Patuxent Palisades, 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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