May weather forecast
Fayettesville, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Fayettesville, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C) in April to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). Fayettesville observes an average low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In Fayettesville, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fayettesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Fayettesville. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Fayettesville aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.3 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fayettesville, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

Fayettesville in May has an average high-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Fayettesville, Virginia, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Fayettesville?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Fayettesville aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fayettesville have in May?

In May, the average day length in Fayettesville is 14h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average temperature in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average pressure in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average wind speed in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average humidity in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average rainfall in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average snowfall in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Fayettesville, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Fayettesville, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Fayettesville, VA

Average visibility in May - Fayettesville, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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