May weather forecastFork, MD
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Fork, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C).Temperature
As May arrives, Fork's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 61.9°F (16.6°C) to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). Fork anticipates an average minimum temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) in the month of May.Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Fork, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In Fork, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fork aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fork, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Fork, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.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: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Fork, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Fork, 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
Fork, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Fork, 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 (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Fork, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").
Average rainfall days in May
Fork, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fork, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fork, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fork, MD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
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 24min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fork, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Fork, 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
Fork, MD
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Fork, MD
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
