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
May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C). In the month of May, the average temperature dips to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) during the night.Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout May, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.1 rainfall days, and 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Maryland aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 92.9 snowfall days, and 48.23" (1225mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Maryland, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of sunshine does Maryland have in May?
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Average temperature in May
Maryland, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 64.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Maryland, NY
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Maryland, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Maryland, NY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Maryland, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Maryland, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Maryland, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Maryland, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Maryland, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Maryland, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Maryland, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Maryland, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in May
Maryland, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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