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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 66/100

Frederick in May

Good · 66/100
High / low75° / 53°daily averages
Precipitation4.1 in13 wet days
Cloud cover37%monthly average
39.41° N, 77.41° WElevation 285 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goFrederick · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66May
Best timeApr · Sep–Oct
May: high / low75° / 53°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Frederick averages daytime highs of 75° and night-time lows of 53° — warm weather by day. Expect around 4.1 in of precipitation spread over about 13 wet days, with average cloud cover near 37%.

Days are 4.9° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.7°.

May scores 66/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Frederick. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, September and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 20:17 local time, giving 14 h 20 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 52 minutes over the month.

Why 66/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%6%
Clear skies · 25%88%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

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iiiNearby in May

Around Frederick this month

Damascus
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Damascus

Maryland · 14 mi SE
73°May high
13wet days
66score
Damascus
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Where to go in May
Los Angeles
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Los Angeles

California
76°May high
2wet days
96score
Los Angeles
San Diego
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San Diego

California
70°May high
2wet days
96score
San Diego
Santa Ana
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3

Santa Ana

California
75°May high
2wet days
96score
Santa Ana
Flagstaff
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Flagstaff

Arizona
69°May high
3wet days
93score
Flagstaff
·Questions

Frederick in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Frederick?

May scores 66/100 for Frederick, which we rate as good. Average highs are 75°F with 13 wet days.

How warm is Frederick in May?

Daytime highs average 75°F and night-time lows 53°F in May.

Does it rain a lot in Frederick in May?

Frederick receives about 4.1 in of precipitation in May, falling on around 13 days.