May weather forecastDrexel Woods, MD

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Drexel Woods, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.5°F (22.5°C) and min 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) to a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C). During May, Drexel Woods experiences an average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Drexel Woods, in May, during 18.2 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Drexel Woods, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.7 days and collects up to 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 72.5°F (22.5°C) and a low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

In Drexel Woods, Maryland, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

In Drexel Woods, during May, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

In Drexel Woods, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 21min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

In Drexel Woods, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Drexel Woods is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Drexel Woods, MD

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°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 (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Drexel Woods, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Drexel Woods, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Drexel Woods, MD

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Drexel Woods, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Drexel Woods, MD

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Drexel Woods, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Drexel Woods, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Drexel Woods, 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 54min

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
Drexel Woods, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Drexel Woods, 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
Drexel Woods, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Drexel Woods, 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).