May weather forecastRock Creek Gardens, MD
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Rock Creek Gardens, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).Temperature
Rock Creek Gardens's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C). Throughout May, the temperature falls to an average low of 56.5°F (13.6°C).Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 17.7 days. Throughout May, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rock Creek Gardens, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 30.28" (769mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Rock Creek Gardens, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.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 health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Rock Creek Gardens, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 74.3°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 (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Rock Creek Gardens, 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
Rock Creek Gardens, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Rock Creek Gardens, MD
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Rock Creek Gardens, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Rock Creek Gardens, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rock Creek Gardens, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rock Creek Gardens, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Rock Creek Gardens, MD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rock Creek Gardens, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).
Average UV index in May
Rock Creek Gardens, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rock Creek Gardens, 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
Rock Creek Gardens, 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).
