May weather forecast
Bentonville, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Bentonville, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 73°F (22.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Bentonville's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's refreshing 63.1°F (17.3°C) to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

In Bentonville, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Bentonville aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.4 snowfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bentonville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bentonville is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Bentonville in May has an average high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Bentonville, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Bentonville?

In Bentonville, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Bentonville aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Bentonville, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Bentonville, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

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.
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Average temperature in May
Bentonville, VA

Average temperature in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Bentonville, VA

Average pressure in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Bentonville, VA

Average wind speed in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Bentonville, VA

Average humidity in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Bentonville, VA

Average rainfall in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Bentonville, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bentonville, VA

Average snowfall in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bentonville, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bentonville, VA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Bentonville, VA

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

Average cloud cover in May
Bentonville, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Bentonville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Bentonville, VA

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

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

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