May weather forecast
Bethany Beach, DE

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Weather in May

May sets the stage for the impending summer season in Bethany Beach. The most notable characteristic of Weather in May is the nearly uniform daylight hours of 14.3 and extended periods of sunshine for 9.2 hours. The air buzzes with a warm glow as temperatures rise into the mid-60s. Occasional spring showers make an appearance, but the drier heat is a sign of the approaching summer. Forecasts regularly predict higher temperatures and less cloud cover throughout the month.

Temperature

A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed in Bethany Beach, Delaware, during May, adjusting from a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to a still refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C). A slight dip in temperature to a mild 59°F (15°C) marks the average nights in Bethany Beach during May.

Humidity

The most humid month in Bethany Beach is May, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Bethany Beach, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bethany Beach, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Bethany Beach, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bethany Beach is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, in Bethany Beach, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bethany Beach is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Bethany Beach?

The high-temperature, in May, in Bethany Beach, records 65.1°F (18.4°C), while the low-temperature is 59°F (15°C).

What is the most humid month in Bethany Beach?

With an average relative humidity of 82%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May in Bethany Beach?

The average relative humidity in May in Bethany Beach is 82%.

How many days does it rain in May in Bethany Beach?

In Bethany Beach, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Bethany Beach?

In Bethany Beach, Delaware, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Bethany Beach have in May?

In Bethany Beach, the average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Bethany Beach?

On the first day of May in Bethany Beach, Delaware, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bethany Beach have in May?

In Bethany Beach, Delaware, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Bethany Beach?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Bethany Beach?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bethany Beach is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average temperature in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average pressure in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average wind speed in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average humidity in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average rainfall in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average rainfall days in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average snowfall in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average snowfall days in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average sunshine days in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average UV index in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average cloud cover in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in May
Bethany Beach, DE

Average visibility in May - Bethany Beach, DE
  • 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).

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