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 sea temperature 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 shift into May is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). May nights register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C).Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through December are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
In May, the average ocean temperature in Cape Charles is 60.6°F (15.9°C).Note: When the surface water temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C), most do not enjoy swimming. Breathing control becomes more complex as temperatures drop below 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Cape Charles, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 62.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 11.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average sea temperature in May: 60.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (79.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (43.1°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Cape Charles, VA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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