May weather forecast
Cripple Creek, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Cripple Creek, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). An average temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) marks the nights in May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cripple Creek are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cripple Creek aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Cripple Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.8 days and aggregates up to 16.14" (410mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

In Cripple Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Cripple Creek?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Cripple Creek, in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cripple Creek aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cripple Creek have in May?

In Cripple Creek, the average day length in May is 14h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average temperature in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average pressure in May - Cripple Creek, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average wind speed in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average humidity in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average rainfall in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average snowfall in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cripple Creek, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average UV index in May - Cripple Creek, 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
Cripple Creek, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Cripple Creek, VA

Average visibility in May - Cripple Creek, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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