May weather forecast
Skipton, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Skipton, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.4°F (14.1°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Skipton records a consistent low-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) during May nights.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Skipton, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Skipton, Maryland, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Skipton is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Skipton, the average sunshine in May 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 71.8°F (22.1°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Skipton, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Skipton have in May?

In Skipton, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Skipton, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Skipton, MD

Average pressure in May - Skipton, MD
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Skipton, MD

Average wind speed in May - Skipton, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Skipton, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Skipton, MD

Average rainfall in May - Skipton, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in May
Skipton, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Skipton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Skipton, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Skipton, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 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
Skipton, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Skipton, 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Skipton, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Skipton, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13 days).

Average UV index in May
Skipton, MD

Average UV index in May - Skipton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Skipton, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Skipton, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

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

Average visibility in May
Skipton, MD

Average visibility in May - Skipton, 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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