May weather forecastSykesville, MD

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sykesville, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.8°F (22.1°C) and min 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) in April to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Sykesville, Maryland, during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.3 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sykesville, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Sykesville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Sykesville, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sykesville, Maryland, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

In Sykesville, 71.8°F (22.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.8°F (12.1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

In Sykesville, in May, during 14.7 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Sykesville, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

In May, the average day length in Sykesville is 14h and 21min.

On the first day of May in Sykesville, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

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

In Sykesville, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sykesville, MD

  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in May
Sykesville, 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
Sykesville, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Sykesville, MD

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Sykesville, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in May
Sykesville, MD

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sykesville, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sykesville, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Sykesville, MD

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sykesville, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Sykesville, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Sykesville, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Sykesville, 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).