May weather forecast
Sweetser Heights, MD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sweetser Heights, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.3°F (22.4°C) and min 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in April to a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C). In May, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sweetser Heights, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sweetser Heights, Maryland, 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

The average length of the day in May in Sweetser Heights is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Sweetser Heights, is 72.3°F (22.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C).

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 in Sweetser Heights?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Sweetser Heights, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Sweetser Heights, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Sweetser Heights have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, 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 long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What is the month with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average temperature in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average pressure in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average wind speed in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average humidity in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average rainfall in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average snowfall in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average UV index in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Sweetser Heights, 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
Sweetser Heights, MD

Average visibility in May - Sweetser Heights, 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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