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
Blacksburg's transition into May brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) in April to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C) in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout May, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Blacksburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.1 days and collects up to 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Blacksburg, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Blacksburg, SC
- 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Blacksburg, SC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Blacksburg, SC
- 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).
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