May weather forecast
Chesterfield, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Chesterfield, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.9°F (25.5°C) and an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) in April to a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C). Chesterfield's temperature lowers to a mean of 58.6°F (14.8°C) during the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chesterfield, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Chesterfield, 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 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Chesterfield, 77.9°F (25.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 58.6°F (14.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Chesterfield is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, in Chesterfield, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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 May, the average day length is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average pressure in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average wind speed in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average humidity in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average rainfall in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average snowfall in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average UV index in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Chesterfield, 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
Chesterfield, VA

Average visibility in May - Chesterfield, 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).

Chesterfield, Virginia, USA

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