May weather forecast
Swanton, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Swanton, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 57.9°F (14.4°C) in April to a still refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in Swanton consistently average a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Swanton is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 22.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Swanton aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.2 snowfall days, and 35.24" (895mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Swanton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Swanton experiences an average high-temperature of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and a low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Swanton is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.3 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Swanton?

In May, the rain falls for 22.3 days. Throughout May, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Swanton. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Swanton aggregates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Swanton have in May?

In Swanton, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Swanton?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Swanton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Swanton, MD

Average temperature in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Swanton, MD

Average pressure in May - Swanton, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Swanton, MD

Average wind speed in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Swanton, MD

Average humidity in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Swanton, MD

Average rainfall in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Swanton, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Swanton, MD

Average snowfall in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Swanton, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Swanton, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Swanton, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Swanton, MD

Average UV index in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Swanton, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
Swanton, MD

Average visibility in May - Swanton, MD
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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