May weather forecast
Chincoteague Island, VA

May marks the passage towards summer on Chincoteague Island with noticeably higher sea temperatures and longer daylight hours. This uptick in temperature and sunlight sets the stage for a relatively more active outdoor life. The island's flora and fauna respond to these changes, proving that May is the month when summer starts to make its presence felt. The increase in sunshine also creates an inviting ambiance for water-based leisure activities, rounding off the month with a sense of anticipation for the summer.

Ocean temperature

In Chincoteague Island, Virginia, the average seawater temperature in May is 57.7°F (14.3°C).
Note: Swimming in 57.7°F (14.3°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

Daylight

In Chincoteague Island, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, in Chincoteague Island, Virginia, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.