May weather forecastCumberland, MD

The scenic area of the town of Cumberland, Maryland, and a view of bridges over the Potomac River and a far hilly landscapeThe scenic area of the town of Cumberland, Maryland, and a view of bridges over the Potomac River and a far hilly landscape

May

Weather in May

May in Cumberland, Maryland marks the advent of warm sunshine and clear skies. An upsurge in temperature is evident, with the weather conditions becoming distinctly pleasant, recording highs around 70.9°F (21.6°C). The daylight extends further, and the city basks in ten hours of sunshine. The city, now freed from the onslaught of snow and rain, gears up for more outdoor activities. The humidity accentuates, implying the imminent arrival of the summer season.

Temperature

With the onset of May, Cumberland sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). May nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In Cumberland, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

In Cumberland, 70.9°F (21.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

In Cumberland, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

In Cumberland, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average high temperature in May: 70.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Cumberland, 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
Cumberland, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Cumberland, MD

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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