May weather forecastRockville, VA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Rockville, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average high of 78.1°F (25.6°C).Temperature
May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). Rockville reports an average low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
In Rockville, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
In Rockville, in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Rockville is 14h and 13min.On the first day of May in Rockville, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
In Rockville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Rockville, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 78.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Rockville, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"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
Rockville, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Rockville, VA
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Rockville, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Rockville, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rockville, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rockville, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Rockville, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rockville, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Rockville, VA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rockville, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Rockville, VA
- 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).
