May weather forecast
Chester, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Chester, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 77.9°F (25.5°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). Throughout May, Chester experiences a low-temperature average of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

In Chester, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chester, during May, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Chester, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Chester, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Chester is 9.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Chester in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Chester, is 77.9°F (25.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Chester, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Chester, in May, during 16 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Chester?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Chester?

The average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in May?

In Chester, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Chester, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Chester, VA

Average temperature in May - Chester, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Chester, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Chester, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Chester, VA

Average humidity in May - Chester, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Chester, VA

Average rainfall in May - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in May
Chester, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Chester, VA

Average snowfall in May - Chester, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Chester, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Chester, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Chester, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chester, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chester, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Chester, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Chester, VA

Average UV index in May - Chester, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Chester, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Chester, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

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
Chester, VA

Average visibility in May - Chester, 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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