May weather forecast
Lincoln, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lincoln, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

Lincoln sees a rise in temperature during May, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C) in April to a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). In Lincoln, the average low-temperature during the month of May is a cool 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Lincoln are May and August, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Lincoln, Virginia, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Lincoln, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:30 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Lincoln?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lincoln are 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 54°F (12.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Lincoln?

The average relative humidity in May in Lincoln, Virginia, is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Lincoln?

The wettest months in Lincoln, Virginia, are May and August, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in May in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lincoln?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lincoln have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Lincoln, Virginia, is 8.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Lincoln?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Lincoln?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Lincoln, Virginia, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lincoln, VA

Average temperature in May - Lincoln, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54°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 (24.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Lincoln, VA

Average pressure in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, VA

Average wind speed in May - Lincoln, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Lincoln, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Lincoln, VA

Average rainfall in May - Lincoln, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Lincoln, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Lincoln, 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 January (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lincoln, VA

Average snowfall in May - Lincoln, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lincoln, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Lincoln, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lincoln, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Lincoln, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Lincoln, VA

Average UV index in May - Lincoln, 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
Lincoln, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Lincoln, VA

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

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

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