May weather forecastWoods of Shannon, MD

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Woods of Shannon, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.2°F (14°C) and 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Woods of Shannon, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Woods of Shannon, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, in Woods of Shannon, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Woods of Shannon, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Woods of Shannon, records 72.1°F (22.3°C), while the low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C).

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

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In Woods of Shannon, in May, during 17.5 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In Woods of Shannon, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Woods of Shannon, MD

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°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 (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Woods of Shannon, 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
Woods of Shannon, MD

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Woods of Shannon, 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%).

Average rainfall in May
Woods of Shannon, MD

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Woods of Shannon, 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 November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Woods of Shannon, MD

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Woods of Shannon, MD

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Woods of Shannon, 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: 9h and 6min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Woods of Shannon, MD

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Woods of Shannon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Woods of Shannon, MD

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

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).

Average visibility in May
Woods of Shannon, 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).