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 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
Observing a slight rise in May, the average high-temperature shifts from April's enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 51.1°F (10.6°C) in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Christiansburg. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Christiansburg aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Christiansburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.On the first day of May in Christiansburg, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Christiansburg, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Christiansburg, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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