May weather forecast
Sykesville, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sykesville, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68°F (20°C) and an average low of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). May's average low-temperature reading settles at a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sykesville, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sykesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177 days and collects up to 34.29" (871mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Sykesville aggregates 0.83" (21mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.7 snowfall days, and 36.38" (924mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Sykesville, the average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Sykesville in May has an average high-temperature of 68°F (20°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Sykesville?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Sykesville, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Sykesville aggregates 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sykesville have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sykesville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sykesville, PA

Average temperature in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Sykesville, PA

Average pressure in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Sykesville, PA

Average wind speed in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Sykesville, PA

Average humidity in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Sykesville, PA

Average rainfall in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
Sykesville, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sykesville, PA

Average snowfall in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sykesville, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sykesville, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • 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 January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sykesville, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Sykesville, PA

Average UV index in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Sykesville, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Sykesville, PA

Average visibility in May - Sykesville, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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