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
As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C). Throughout May nights, Potomac registers an average low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Potomac, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.5 rainfall days, and 30.71" (780mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, in Potomac, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Potomac is 8.8h.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 risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the highest UV index in Potomac?
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Average temperature in May
Potomac, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 74.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Potomac, 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
Potomac, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Potomac, MD
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Potomac, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Potomac, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Potomac, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Potomac, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 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
Potomac, 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
Potomac, 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 May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Potomac, 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
Potomac, 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
Potomac, 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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