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 transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C). Ark records an average nighttime low-temperature of 59°F (15°C) throughout May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Ark is 77%.Rainfall
In Ark, during May, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.1 rainfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Ark, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Ark is 9.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Average temperature in May
Ark, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 76.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Ark, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ark, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Ark, VA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Ark, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in May
Ark, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ark, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ark, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ark, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ark, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Ark, VA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ark, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Ark, VA
- 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).
Ark, Virginia, USA
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