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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Shady Side, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

Shady Side's transition into May is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from an enjoyable 62.6°F (17°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Throughout the month of May, Shady Side sees a steady low-temperature average of 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Shady Side, in May, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shady Side, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Shady Side, Maryland.

Ocean temperature

In Shady Side, the average seawater temperature in May is 57.7°F (14.3°C).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 57.7°F (14.3°C). Briefly staying in 55.4°F (13°C) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 50°F (10°C) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Shady Side is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Shady Side is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Shady Side?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Shady Side?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Shady Side?

The average relative humidity in May in Shady Side is 78%.

How much does it rain in Shady Side in May?

In Shady Side, in May, during 14.4 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the water temperature in May in Shady Side?

In Shady Side, the average seawater temperature in May is 57.7°F (14.3°C). Swimming in 57.7°F (14.3°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in May in Shady Side?

In May, the average day length in Shady Side, Maryland, is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Shady Side?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shady Side, Maryland, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shady Side have in May?

In Shady Side, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

When is the highest UV index in Shady Side?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Shady Side?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Shady Side, Maryland, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Apr
May
Jun
Average high temperature
62.6°F 17°C
71.2°F 21.8°C
79.7°F 26.5°C
Average low temperature
48.7°F 9.3°C
57.9°F 14.4°C
66.2°F 19°C
Average pressure
29.99" 762mmHg
30.01" 762mmHg
29.94" 760mmHg
Average wind speed
9.4mph 15.1km/h
7.8mph 12.6km/h
7.3mph 11.7km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.3mph 16.6km/h
8.4mph 13.5km/h
7.9mph 12.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
15.7mph 25.3km/h
13mph 20.9km/h
12mph 19.3km/h
Average humidity
73%
78%
76%
Average rainfall
0.83" 21mm
1.06" 27mm
1.54" 39mm
Average rainfall days
11.9
14.4
12.6
Average snowfall
0" 0mm
0" 0mm
0" 0mm
Average snowfall days
0
0
0
Average sea temperature
52°F 11.1°C
57.7°F 14.3°C
69.3°F 20.7°C
Average daylight
13h 1min
14h 2min
14h 5min
Average sunshine
9h 0min
9h 1min
10h 3min
Average sunshine days
16.2
13.6
14.2
Average UV index
4
6
6
Average cloud cover
39%
41%
30%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in May
Shady Side, MD

Average temperature in May - Shady Side, MD
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in May
Shady Side, MD

Average pressure in May - Shady Side, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Shady Side, MD

Average wind speed in May - Shady Side, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Shady Side, MD

Average humidity in May - Shady Side, 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 and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Shady Side, MD

Average rainfall in May - Shady Side, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in May
Shady Side, MD

Average rainfall days in May - Shady Side, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Shady Side, MD

Average snowfall in May - Shady Side, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Shady Side, MD

Average snowfall days in May - Shady Side, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Shady Side, MD

Average sea temperature in May - Shady Side, MD
  • Average sea temperature in May: 57.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.9°F).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shady Side, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shady Side, 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: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Shady Side, MD

Average sunshine days in May - Shady Side, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Shady Side, MD

Average UV index in May - Shady Side, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Shady Side, MD

Average cloud cover in May - Shady Side, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Shady Side, MD

Average visibility in May - Shady Side, 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).

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