Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 58.3°F (14.6°C).Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout May, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.4 days and collects up to 20" (508mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Virginia, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Virginia, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Virginia, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Virginia, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Virginia, KY
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Virginia, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Virginia, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Virginia, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Virginia, KY
- 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 and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Virginia, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Virginia, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Virginia, KY
- 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Virginia, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Virginia, KY
- 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).
Virginia, Kentucky, USA
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