May weather forecast
Atlantic, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Atlantic, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 70°F (21.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). May nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 11.2 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Atlantic, Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May in Atlantic, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Atlantic, in May, the average high-temperature is 70°F (21.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 11.2 days and typically collects 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Atlantic, in May, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Atlantic, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Atlantic, the average day length in May is 14h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Atlantic have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Atlantic, VA

Average temperature in May - Atlantic, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Atlantic, VA

Average pressure in May - Atlantic, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Atlantic, VA

Average wind speed in May - Atlantic, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Atlantic, VA

Average humidity in May - Atlantic, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Atlantic, VA

Average rainfall in May - Atlantic, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (1.06").

Average rainfall days in May
Atlantic, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Atlantic, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Atlantic, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Atlantic, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.7 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
Atlantic, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Atlantic, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Atlantic, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Atlantic, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Atlantic, VA

Average UV index in May - Atlantic, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Atlantic, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Atlantic, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Atlantic, VA

Average visibility in May - Atlantic, 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).

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