May weather forecast
Gunston Heights, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Gunston Heights, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average high of 75.2°F (24°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Gunston Heights, Virginia, in May, during 18.1 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, in Gunston Heights, Virginia, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Gunston Heights, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

During May, Gunston Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 75.2°F (24°C) and a low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Gunston Heights, Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout May, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Gunston Heights, snow does not fall in May through November.

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 Gunston Heights, the average day length in May is 14h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gunston Heights have in May?

In Gunston Heights, the average sunshine duration in May 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average temperature in May - Gunston Heights, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average pressure in May - Gunston Heights, 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
Gunston Heights, VA

Average wind speed in May - Gunston Heights, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average humidity in May - Gunston Heights, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average rainfall in May - Gunston Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Gunston Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average snowfall in May - Gunston Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Gunston Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Gunston Heights, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gunston Heights, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Gunston Heights, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average UV index in May - Gunston Heights, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Gunston Heights, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Gunston Heights, 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
Gunston Heights, VA

Average visibility in May - Gunston Heights, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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