May weather forecastFairoaks, MD

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Fairoaks, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 57.2°F (14°C) and 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Fairoaks, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fairoaks, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Fairoaks, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fairoaks, the average sunshine in May 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Fairoaks, is 72.1°F (22.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In Fairoaks, in May, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In Fairoaks, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairoaks, Maryland, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°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 (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Fairoaks, MD

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fairoaks, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fairoaks, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Fairoaks, 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 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fairoaks, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Fairoaks, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Fairoaks, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

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
Fairoaks, 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).