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
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C) in April to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). During May, Towson experiences an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) at night.Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Towson, during May, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Towson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.9 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the highest UV index?
How high is the UV index in May in Towson?
Average temperature in May
Towson, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Towson, 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
Towson, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Towson, MD
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Towson, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Towson, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Towson, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Towson, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Towson, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Towson, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Towson, 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
Towson, MD
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Towson, 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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