May weather forecast
Shipley, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Shipley, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average high of 72.3°F (22.4°C).

Temperature

Shipley experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in April to an agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C). Throughout the month of May, Shipley observes an average nighttime temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Shipley, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shipley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation.

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 the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 72.3°F (22.4°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Shipley?

The most humid month is May, 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 May, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout May, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Shipley, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Shipley have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shipley have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May 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 May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shipley, MD

Average temperature in May - Shipley, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.3°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Shipley, MD

Average pressure in May - Shipley, 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
Shipley, MD

Average wind speed in May - Shipley, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Shipley, MD

Average humidity in May - Shipley, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

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

Average rainfall in May
Shipley, MD

Average rainfall in May - Shipley, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Shipley, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Shipley, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shipley, MD

Average snowfall in May - Shipley, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shipley, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Shipley, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Shipley, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shipley, 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
Shipley, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Shipley, 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 July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Shipley, MD

Average UV index in May - Shipley, 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
Shipley, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Shipley, 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
Shipley, MD

Average visibility in May - Shipley, 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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