Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C). In Silver Spring, May is marked by an average low-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C).Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Silver Spring.Rainfall
In Silver Spring, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Silver Spring, there are 154.8 rainfall days, and 30.28" (769mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Silver Spring, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Silver Spring is 14h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, in Silver Spring, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Silver Spring, the average sunshine in May 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Silver Spring?
What are the most humid months in Silver Spring?
What is the average humidity in May in Silver Spring?
How many days does it rain in May in Silver Spring?
When it does not snow in Silver Spring?
Does it snow in Silver Spring in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Silver Spring?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Silver Spring?
How many hours of sunshine does Silver Spring have in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Silver Spring?
What is the UV index reading in May in Silver Spring?
Average temperature in May
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, MD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
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 4min
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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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
Silver Spring, 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).
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