May weather forecast
Horsepen, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Horsepen, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Horsepen reports an average low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Horsepen is May, when the rain falls for 21.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Horsepen, Virginia. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Horsepen aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Horsepen, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.2 days and aggregates up to 28.07" (713mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Horsepen in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Horsepen are 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Horsepen?

The average relative humidity in May in Horsepen is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Horsepen?

The month with the most rainfall in Horsepen is May, when the rain falls for 21.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Horsepen in May?

In Horsepen, in May, it is raining for 21.2 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Horsepen?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Horsepen aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Horsepen have in May?

The average day length in May in Horsepen is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Horsepen?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Horsepen, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Horsepen have in May?

In Horsepen, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Horsepen?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Horsepen?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Horsepen, VA

Average temperature in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Horsepen, VA

Average pressure in May - Horsepen, 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
Horsepen, VA

Average wind speed in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Horsepen, VA

Average humidity in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Horsepen, VA

Average rainfall in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Horsepen, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

Average snowfall in May
Horsepen, VA

Average snowfall in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Horsepen, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Horsepen, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Horsepen, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Horsepen, VA

Average UV index in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Horsepen, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Horsepen, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Horsepen, VA

Average visibility in May - Horsepen, 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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