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 start of May in La Plata, Maryland, is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C). La Plata experiences a mean temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) during May nights.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 78%, May is the most humid month in La Plata.Rainfall
In La Plata, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In La Plata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.4 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In La Plata, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in La Plata is 8.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in La Plata. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in La Plata?
What is the most humid month in La Plata?
What is the average humidity in May in La Plata?
How many days does it rain in May in La Plata?
When it does not snow in La Plata?
Does it snow in La Plata in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in La Plata?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in La Plata?
How long on average sun shines in May in La Plata?
What are the months with the highest UV index in La Plata?
What is the UV index reading in May in La Plata?
Average temperature in May
La Plata, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 74.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in May
La Plata, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
La Plata, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
La Plata, 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 and April (73%).
Average rainfall in May
La Plata, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
La Plata, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
La Plata, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
La Plata, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
La Plata, 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: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
La Plata, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in May
La Plata, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
La Plata, MD
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
La Plata, 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).
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