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
The onset of May marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 51.6°F (10.9°C) during May nights.Humidity
In Bristol, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout May, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bristol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.3 days and collects up to 18.9" (480mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Bristol, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Bristol, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Bristol, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"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
Bristol, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Bristol, VA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Bristol, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").
Average rainfall days in May
Bristol, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bristol, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bristol, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bristol, 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 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bristol, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Bristol, 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
Bristol, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Bristol, 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).
Bristol, Virginia, USA
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