Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
As Taneytown transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C) in April to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). An average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) is recorded in the month of May.Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Taneytown, in May, during 18 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Taneytown, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Taneytown aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Taneytown in May?
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What is the average humidity in May?
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How many hours of daylight does Taneytown have in May?
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What are the months with the highest UV index in Taneytown?
How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Taneytown, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Taneytown, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Taneytown, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Taneytown, MD
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Taneytown, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Taneytown, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Taneytown, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Taneytown, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Taneytown, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Taneytown, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Taneytown, 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
Taneytown, MD
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Taneytown, MD
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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