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
May's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) in April to a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C). An average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) is observed during May nights.Humidity
In Big Stone Gap, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Big Stone Gap, during May, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200.2 rainfall days, and 40.87" (1038mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Big Stone Gap, Virginia, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
In Big Stone Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (8.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Big Stone Gap, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
Big Stone Gap, Virginia, USA
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