May weather forecast
Shannon Forest, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Shannon Forest, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.8°F (13.8°C) and max 72.3°F (22.4°C).

Temperature

Shannon Forest in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C) in April to a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C). Throughout May, Shannon Forest registers a consistent average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Shannon Forest, in May, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April 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 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 72.3°F (22.4°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Shannon Forest, in May, during 18 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in Shannon Forest?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Shannon Forest is 9.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Shannon Forest?

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 May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average temperature in May - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average pressure in May - Shannon Forest, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average wind speed in May - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average humidity in May - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average rainfall in May - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average snowfall in May - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Shannon Forest, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shannon Forest, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average UV index in May - Shannon Forest, 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
Shannon Forest, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Shannon Forest, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Shannon Forest, MD

Average visibility in May - Shannon Forest, 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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