May weather forecast
The Ridings, MD

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in The Ridings, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, The Ridings's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). May brings The Ridings a consistent average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout May, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In The Ridings, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In The Ridings, Maryland, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in The Ridings is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May in The Ridings, sunrise is at 6:07 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

The average sunshine in May in The Ridings is 9h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024 | Published by: Weather U.S. | Resources

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in The Ridings?

The high-temperature, in May, in The Ridings, is 71.2°F (21.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in The Ridings?

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

What is the average humidity in May in The Ridings?

The average relative humidity in May in The Ridings, Maryland, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in The Ridings?

In May, in The Ridings, Maryland, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout May, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in The Ridings?

April through October are months without snowfall in The Ridings.

How many hours of daylight does The Ridings have in May?

In May, the average day length in The Ridings is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in The Ridings?

On the first day of May in The Ridings, sunrise is at 6:07 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.

How many hours of sunshine does The Ridings have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in The Ridings, Maryland, is 9h.

When is the highest UV index in The Ridings?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in The Ridings?

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

Average temperature in May - The Ridings, 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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
The Ridings, MD

Average pressure in May - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average wind speed in May - The Ridings, MD
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
The Ridings, MD

Average humidity in May - The Ridings, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
The Ridings, MD

Average rainfall in May - The Ridings, MD
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
The Ridings, MD

Average rainfall days in May - The Ridings, MD
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
The Ridings, MD

Average snowfall in May - The Ridings, MD
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
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
The Ridings, MD

Average snowfall days in May - The Ridings, MD
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
The Ridings, MD

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - The Ridings, 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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
The Ridings, MD

Average sunshine days in May - The Ridings, MD
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
The Ridings, MD

Average UV index in May - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average cloud cover in May - The Ridings, MD
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

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).

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Average visibility in May
The Ridings, MD

Average visibility in May - The Ridings, 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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