May weather forecast
Boston, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Boston, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.2°F (24°C) and an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) in Boston, Virginia.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Boston. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Boston, Virginia. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Boston aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Boston, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.4 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Boston, Virginia, is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Boston, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Boston are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Boston?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Boston, is 75.2°F (24°C) and the average low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Boston?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Boston?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Boston. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Boston?

In May, in Boston, Virginia, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Boston?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Boston. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Boston aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Boston have in May?

The average day length in May in Boston, Virginia, is 14h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Boston?

On the first day of May in Boston, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Boston have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Boston is 8.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Boston?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Boston?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Boston is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Boston, VA

Average temperature in May - Boston, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Boston, VA

Average pressure in May - Boston, 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
Boston, VA

Average wind speed in May - Boston, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Boston, VA

Average humidity in May - Boston, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Boston, VA

Average rainfall in May - Boston, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Boston, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Boston, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Boston, VA

Average snowfall in May - Boston, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Boston, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Boston, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Boston, 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: 8h and 5min

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
Boston, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Boston, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Boston, VA

Average UV index in May - Boston, 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
Boston, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Boston, 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
Boston, VA

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

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

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