May weather forecast
Bowling Green, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Bowling Green, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 76.5°F (24.7°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C). In the month of May, the average temperature dips to a refreshing 56.1°F (13.4°C) during the night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bowling Green, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.6 rainfall days, and 32.05" (814mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bowling Green, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Bowling Green, is 76.5°F (24.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 56.1°F (13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Bowling Green, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bowling Green have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bowling Green, VA

Average temperature in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Bowling Green, VA

Average pressure in May - Bowling Green, 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
Bowling Green, VA

Average wind speed in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Bowling Green, VA

Average humidity in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Bowling Green, VA

Average rainfall in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Bowling Green, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bowling Green, VA

Average snowfall in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bowling Green, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.5 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
Bowling Green, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 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
Bowling Green, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Bowling Green, VA

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

Average cloud cover in May
Bowling Green, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Bowling Green, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Bowling Green, VA

Average visibility in May - Bowling Green, 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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