May weather forecastDamascus, MD
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Damascus, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 72.7°F (22.6°C).Temperature
In May, the average high-temperature increases from a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C) in April to an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) marks the month of May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and October, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Damascus, Maryland, in May, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Damascus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.7 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Damascus aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Damascus, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.Daylight
In Damascus, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.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 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Damascus, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 72.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Damascus, 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
Damascus, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Damascus, MD
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Damascus, 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 (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Damascus, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Damascus, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Damascus, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Damascus, MD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Damascus, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Damascus, 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
Damascus, MD
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Damascus, 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).
