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
May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C) in April to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). Locust Dale's average low-temperature is measured at a cool 55°F (12.8°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In Locust Dale, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Locust Dale, Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Locust Dale, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Locust Dale, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Locust Dale, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Locust Dale, VA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Locust Dale, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Locust Dale, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Locust Dale, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Locust Dale, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Locust Dale, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Locust Dale, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Locust Dale, 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
Locust Dale, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Locust Dale, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and September (5mi).
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