May weather forecastSeverna Park, MD

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Severna Park, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.1°F (22.3°C) and min 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Severna Park sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a moderate 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, May is the most humid month in Severna Park.

Rainfall

In Severna Park, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Severna Park, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Severna Park, snow does not fall in May through October.

Ocean temperature

In Severna Park, the average seawater temperature in May is 55.9°F (13.3°C).
Note: While a brief time in 55.9°F (13.3°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is already bracing, plunging below 50°F (10°C) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.

Daylight

In Severna Park, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Jul 23, 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 57.2°F (14°C).

The most humid month in Severna Park is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

In Severna Park, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In May, in Severna Park, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout May, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall in Severna Park.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average ocean temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

In Severna Park, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

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

In Severna Park, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

62.8°F

72.1°F

80.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.9mph

8.1mph

7.5mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.8

10.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Severna Park, MD

Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

Average low temperature in May: 57.2°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 (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Severna Park, 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
Severna Park, MD

Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Severna Park, 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, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Severna Park, MD

Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Severna Park, MD

Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Severna Park, MD

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Severna Park, MD

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Severna Park, MD

Average sea temperature in May: 55.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.5°F).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Severna Park, 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: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Severna Park, MD

Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Severna Park, 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
Severna Park, MD

Average cloud cover in May: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Severna Park, 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).