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
The transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) to a warm 75.2°F (24°C). During the month of May, the temperature falls to an average of 54.7°F (12.6°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Lakota aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Lakota, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.4 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 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 May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Lakota, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°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 (41.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Lakota, 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
Lakota, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Lakota, VA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Lakota, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").
Average rainfall days in May
Lakota, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lakota, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lakota, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lakota, 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: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lakota, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Lakota, 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
Lakota, 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 31).
Average visibility in May
Lakota, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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