May weather forecast
Lipps, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lipps, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.8°F (11°C) and 73°F (22.8°C).

Temperature

Lipps's transition into May is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in April to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). During the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lipps, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lipps, there are 179.6 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Lipps aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, in Lipps, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Lipps, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Lipps experiences an average high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C) and a low-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Lipps, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Lipps, in May, during 20.8 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Lipps aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Lipps, Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Lipps?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lipps, VA

Average temperature in May - Lipps, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Lipps, VA

Average pressure in May - Lipps, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lipps, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Lipps, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Lipps, VA

Average rainfall in May - Lipps, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.52").

Average rainfall days in May
Lipps, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Lipps, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lipps, VA

Average snowfall in May - Lipps, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lipps, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Lipps, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lipps, 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: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lipps, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Lipps, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Lipps, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Lipps, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Lipps, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Lipps, VA

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

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

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