May weather forecastNanticoke, MD

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Nanticoke, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.6°F (14.8°C) and max 71.1°F (21.7°C).

Temperature

The start of May is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in April to an agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C). Nanticoke experiences an average nighttime temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Nanticoke, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Nanticoke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.2 days and collects up to 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Nanticoke, Maryland, is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Nanticoke are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Nanticoke in May has an average high-temperature of 71.1°F (21.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

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

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

In Nanticoke, in May, during 15.9 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in May in Nanticoke, Maryland, is 14h and 16min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

In Nanticoke, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

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

In Nanticoke, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Nanticoke, MD

  • Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Nanticoke, MD

  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"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
Nanticoke, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Nanticoke, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Nanticoke, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Nanticoke, MD

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nanticoke, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Nanticoke, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Nanticoke, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nanticoke, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Nanticoke, 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
Nanticoke, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Nanticoke, 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).