May weather forecast
Galestown, MD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Galestown, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.6°F (22°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature increases from a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C) in April to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). Galestown witnesses an average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Galestown, in May, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Galestown, there are 95.8 rainfall days, and 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Galestown, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Galestown are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Galestown?

In Galestown, 71.6°F (22°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.8°F (13.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month in Galestown?

The months with the highest humidity in Galestown, Maryland, are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May in Galestown?

In May, the average relative humidity in Galestown is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Galestown?

In Galestown, in May, during 9.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Galestown?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Galestown?

In May, the average day length in Galestown is 14h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Galestown?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Galestown, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Galestown have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Galestown?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Galestown?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Galestown, MD

Average temperature in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Galestown, MD

Average pressure in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Galestown, MD

Average wind speed in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Galestown, MD

Average humidity in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Galestown, MD

Average rainfall in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.59"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in May
Galestown, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Galestown, MD

Average snowfall in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
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
Galestown, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 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
Galestown, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Galestown, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Galestown, MD

Average UV index in May - Galestown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Galestown, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Galestown, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Galestown, MD

Average visibility in May - Galestown, 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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