St. Michaels, Maryland: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Waterside town on the Chesapeake with maritime history. Best for: couples, sailors.
The best months for vitamin D in St. Michaels are May to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday. Too cool from October to April.
St. Michaels month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Too cold | 1.6 h | 2.4 | – | 8°C | 10/30 |
| February | Too cold | 4.0 h | 3.7 | 14 min | 10°C | 3/30 |
| March | Too cold | 5.2 h | 4.6 | 12 min | 15°C | 11/30 |
| April | Too cold | 6.2 h | 5.8 | 9 min | 20°C | 4/30 |
| May | Good | 7.1 h | 6.4 | 8 min | 24°C | 7/30 |
| June | Excellent | 9.1 h | 7.7 | 7 min | 30°C | 4/30 |
| July | Excellent | 8.5 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 31°C | 5/30 |
| August | Excellent | 7.9 h | 7.0 | 8 min | 30°C | 8/30 |
| September | Good | 5.8 h | 5.3 | 10 min | 26°C | 7/30 |
| October | Too cold | 5.7 h | 4.7 | 11 min | 21°C | 1/30 |
| November | Too cold | 3.0 h | 3.2 | 17 min | 16°C | 5/30 |
| December | Too cold | 1.5 h | 2.4 | – | 8°C | 6/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in St. Michaels
Waterside town on the Chesapeake with maritime history. A beach season from June to September, a cool sea early in summer and busy weekends. Crab feasts are a local tradition.
In St. Michaels afternoon highs average from 8°C in January to 31°C in July. The wettest month is March (about 11 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is October (1). Midday UV peaks at 7.7 in June.
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Questions about St. Michaels
When is the best time to visit St. Michaels for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in St. Michaels are May to September, when a full dose takes about 7 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in St. Michaels?
Afternoon highs average from 8°C in January to 31°C in July. The wettest month is March, with about 11 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in St. Michaels?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is too cool from October to April.