May weather forecastDorsey Heights, MD
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Dorsey Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.2°F (21.8°C) and min 57.7°F (14.3°C).Temperature
As Dorsey Heights welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) in April to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). During May, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 57.7°F (14.3°C) at night.Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Dorsey Heights, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Dorsey Heights, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Dorsey Heights, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Dorsey Heights, the average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Dorsey Heights, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dorsey Heights, 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: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Dorsey Heights, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Dorsey Heights, MD
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
