May weather forecastMechanicsville, MD

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Mechanicsville, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 58.1°F (14.5°C) and 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

Mechanicsville perceives a slight temperature ascent during May, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) during May.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Mechanicsville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Mechanicsville, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and a low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Mechanicsville is 79%.

In May, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

In Mechanicsville, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.1°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 (30°F).

Average pressure in May
Mechanicsville, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Mechanicsville, 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
Mechanicsville, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Mechanicsville, 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).