May weather forecast
Washington Grove, MD

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Washington Grove, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.6°F (23.1°C) and 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.6°F (23.1°C). An average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) is observed during May nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.8 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Washington Grove. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Washington Grove aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Washington Grove in May has an average high-temperature of 73.6°F (23.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Washington Grove?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Washington Grove is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Washington Grove, Maryland, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Washington Grove aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Washington Grove, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Washington Grove?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Washington Grove have in May?

In Washington Grove, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average temperature in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average pressure in May - Washington Grove, 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
Washington Grove, MD

Average wind speed in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average humidity in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average rainfall in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average snowfall in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Washington Grove, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average UV index in May - Washington Grove, 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
Washington Grove, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Washington Grove, MD

Average visibility in May - Washington Grove, MD
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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