May weather forecastWoodburn on the Potomac, MD

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Woodburn on the Potomac, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.5°F (22.5°C) and min 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Woodburn on the Potomac, Maryland, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Woodburn on the Potomac, is 72.5°F (22.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

In Woodburn on the Potomac, in May, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

In Woodburn on the Potomac, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Woodburn on the Potomac, MD

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°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 (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Woodburn on the Potomac, 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
Woodburn on the Potomac, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Woodburn on the Potomac, MD

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Woodburn on the Potomac, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Woodburn on the Potomac, MD

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Woodburn on the Potomac, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Woodburn on the Potomac, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Woodburn on the Potomac, 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 42min

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
Woodburn on the Potomac, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Woodburn on the Potomac, 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
Woodburn on the Potomac, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Woodburn on the Potomac, 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).