May weather forecast
Ashland, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ashland, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 77°F (25°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 68°F (20°C) to a moderately hot 77°F (25°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature dips to a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Ashland?

Ashland in May has an average high-temperature of 77°F (25°C) and an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Ashland, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Ashland, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Ashland have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashland have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ashland, VA

Average temperature in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 77°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Ashland, VA

Average pressure in May - Ashland, 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
Ashland, VA

Average wind speed in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Ashland, VA

Average humidity in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Ashland, VA

Average rainfall in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in May
Ashland, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ashland, VA

Average snowfall in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ashland, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ashland, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ashland, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ashland, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Ashland, VA

Average UV index in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Ashland, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Ashland, VA

Average visibility in May - Ashland, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and December (5mi).

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