May weather forecast
Roxbury, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Roxbury, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 72.7°F (22.6°C).

Temperature

Roxbury's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from an enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C) in April to a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C). During May, Roxbury records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and October, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.7 days. Throughout May, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Roxbury aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Roxbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Roxbury, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Roxbury, records 72.7°F (22.6°C), while the low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and October, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Roxbury, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Roxbury, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Roxbury aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Roxbury, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Roxbury, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Roxbury, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

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 reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Roxbury, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.7°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Roxbury, MD

Average pressure in May - Roxbury, 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
Roxbury, MD

Average wind speed in May - Roxbury, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Roxbury, MD

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Roxbury, MD

Average rainfall in May - Roxbury, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Roxbury, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Roxbury, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Roxbury, MD

Average snowfall in May - Roxbury, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Roxbury, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Roxbury, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Roxbury, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Roxbury, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Roxbury, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Roxbury, MD

Average UV index in May - Roxbury, 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
Roxbury, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Roxbury, 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 30).

Average visibility in May
Roxbury, MD

Average visibility in May - Roxbury, 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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