May weather forecast
Bel Air, MD

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Bel Air, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 71.4°F (21.9°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature increases from a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C) in April to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). The average low-temperature, is 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Bel Air, Maryland, is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Bel Air, during 19.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bel Air, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.1 days and collects up to 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bel Air are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, Bel Air aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Bel Air, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bel Air, 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 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, in Bel Air, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bel Air, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Bel Air, Maryland. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Bel Air?

In May, in Bel Air, the average high-temperature is 71.4°F (21.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Bel Air?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month in Bel Air, Maryland.

What is the average humidity in May in Bel Air?

The average relative humidity in May in Bel Air, Maryland, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Bel Air?

In Bel Air, during May, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Bel Air?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Bel Air. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bel Air aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Bel Air?

The average day length in May in Bel Air, Maryland, is 14h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Bel Air?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bel Air, Maryland, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bel Air have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Bel Air, Maryland, is 8.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Bel Air?

The months with the highest UV index in Bel Air, Maryland, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Bel Air?

In Bel Air, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bel Air, MD

Average temperature in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.5°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 (25.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bel Air, MD

Average pressure in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Bel Air, MD

Average wind speed in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bel Air, MD

Average humidity in May - Bel Air, 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 (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bel Air, MD

Average rainfall in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in May
Bel Air, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bel Air, MD

Average snowfall in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bel Air, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bel Air, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 22min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 55min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 26min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bel Air, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bel Air, MD

Average UV index in May - Bel Air, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bel Air, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Bel Air, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Bel Air, MD

Average visibility in May - Bel Air, 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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