May weather forecast
Elkridge Heights, MD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elkridge Heights, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 72.3°F (22.4°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in April to an agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C). Elkridge Heights records an average temperature drop to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Elkridge Heights, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Elkridge Heights, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Elkridge Heights is 14h and 20min.
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 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Elkridge Heights, Maryland, is 9.1h.

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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Elkridge Heights?

In Elkridge Heights, in May, the average high-temperature is 72.3°F (22.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Elkridge Heights?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Elkridge Heights?

The average relative humidity in May in Elkridge Heights is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Elkridge Heights?

In Elkridge Heights, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Elkridge Heights?

In Elkridge Heights, Maryland, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Elkridge Heights?

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Elkridge Heights?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elkridge Heights, Maryland, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Elkridge Heights?

In Elkridge Heights, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Elkridge Heights?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Elkridge Heights?

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

Average temperature in May - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.3°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 (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average pressure in May - Elkridge Heights, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average wind speed in May - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average humidity in May - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average rainfall in May - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average snowfall in May - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elkridge Heights, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average UV index in May - Elkridge 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average visibility in May - Elkridge 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).

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