May weather forecastSouth Laurel, MD

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in South Laurel, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 73.2°F (22.9°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C). South Laurel's temperature drops to an average low of 57°F (13.9°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The most humid month in South Laurel is May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In South Laurel, Maryland, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.7 rainfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In South Laurel, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in South Laurel is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, in South Laurel, the average high-temperature is 73.2°F (22.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 57°F (13.9°C).

With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the most humid month.

In South Laurel, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

In May, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In South Laurel, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
South Laurel, MD

  • Average high temperature in May: 73.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in May
South Laurel, 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
South Laurel, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
South Laurel, MD

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in May
South Laurel, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
South Laurel, 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 January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
South Laurel, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
South Laurel, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
South Laurel, 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 54min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
South Laurel, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
South Laurel, 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
South Laurel, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
South Laurel, 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).