Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). May generally records an average low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Highland, Maryland, is 8.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Highland. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Highland?
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Average temperature in May
Highland, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Highland, 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
Highland, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Highland, MD
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Highland, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Highland, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Highland, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Highland, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Highland, 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: 8h and 5min
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
Highland, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Highland, 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
Highland, MD
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Highland, 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).
Highland, Maryland, USA
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