May weather forecast
Detour, MD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Detour, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). In Detour, the expected average low-temperature for May is a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month in Detour, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Detour, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Detour, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Detour aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Detour, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.3 days and aggregates up to 9.76" (248mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Detour, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, in Detour, Maryland, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Detour is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Detour in May?

In Detour, 71.2°F (21.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.9°F (11.6°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month in Detour?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Detour?

In Detour, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in Detour in May?

In Detour, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Detour?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Detour, Maryland. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Detour aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Detour?

In May, the average day length in Detour, Maryland, is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Detour?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Detour have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Detour?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May in Detour?

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

Average temperature in May - Detour, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Detour, MD

Average pressure in May - Detour, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Detour, MD

Average wind speed in May - Detour, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Detour, MD

Average humidity in May - Detour, 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 (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Detour, MD

Average rainfall in May - Detour, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in May
Detour, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Detour, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Detour, MD

Average snowfall in May - Detour, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Detour, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Detour, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Detour, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Detour, MD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Detour, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Detour, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Detour, MD

Average UV index in May - Detour, 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
Detour, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Detour, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Detour, MD

Average visibility in May - Detour, MD
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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