May weather forecastWalkersville, MD

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Walkersville, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average high of 72.7°F (22.6°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's enjoyable 62.6°F (17°C) to an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C). Throughout the month of May, Walkersville sees a steady low-temperature average of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Walkersville aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Walkersville, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 11.46" (291mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Walkersville, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 72.7°F (22.6°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C) respectively.

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

In Walkersville, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

In Walkersville, Maryland, during May, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Walkersville aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

The average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Walkersville is 8.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Walkersville, MD

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Walkersville, 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
Walkersville, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Walkersville, MD

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Walkersville, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Walkersville, MD

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Walkersville, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Walkersville, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Walkersville, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Walkersville, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Walkersville, 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
Walkersville, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

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

Average visibility in May
Walkersville, MD

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and October (5mi).