May weather forecast
Sherwood Forest, MD

Share

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sherwood Forest, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Sherwood Forest records an average low-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Sherwood Forest, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:27 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 in Sherwood Forest. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature during May is 72.1°F (22.3°C) and the low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Sherwood Forest, in May, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Sherwood Forest have in May?

The average day length in May in Sherwood Forest is 14h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Sherwood Forest have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Sherwood Forest is 9.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Sherwood Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average temperature in May - Sherwood Forest, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°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 (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average pressure in May - Sherwood 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average wind speed in May - Sherwood Forest, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average humidity in May - Sherwood Forest, 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, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average rainfall in May - Sherwood Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Sherwood Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sherwood Forest, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sherwood Forest, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sherwood 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average UV index in May - Sherwood 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
Sherwood Forest, MD

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Sherwood Forest, MD

Average visibility in May - Sherwood 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).

Sherwood Forest, Maryland, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location