May weather forecast
Castle Heights, VA

Share

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Castle Heights, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.6°F (14.8°C) and max 77.7°F (25.4°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April to a warm 77.7°F (25.4°C). Castle Heights registers a consistent average low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Castle Heights.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Castle Heights is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Castle Heights is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Castle Heights are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Castle Heights in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Castle Heights, is 77.7°F (25.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Castle Heights?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Castle Heights?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Castle Heights?

In Castle Heights, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Castle Heights?

April through November are months without snowfall in Castle Heights, Virginia.

How many hours of daylight does Castle Heights have in May?

In May, the average day length in Castle Heights is 14h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Castle Heights?

On the first day of May in Castle Heights, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Castle Heights?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Castle Heights?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Castle Heights?

In Castle Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average temperature in May - Castle Heights, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average pressure in May - Castle Heights, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average wind speed in May - Castle Heights, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average humidity in May - Castle Heights, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average rainfall in May - Castle Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Castle Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average snowfall in May - Castle Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Castle Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Castle Heights, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Castle Heights, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average UV index in May - Castle Heights, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Castle Heights, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Castle Heights, VA

Average visibility in May - Castle Heights, 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).

Castle Heights, Virginia, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location