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 shift from April to May is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). Amherst, amidst the high May temperatures, experiences a substantial shift to an average nighttime low of 54.5°F (12.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
The wettest months in Amherst are April and May, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Amherst, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Amherst, Virginia, is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Amherst, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Amherst, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Amherst, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Amherst, VA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.07"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Amherst, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Amherst, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.3 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
Amherst, VA
- 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Amherst, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in May
Amherst, VA
- 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
Amherst, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Amherst, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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