May weather forecast
Madison, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Madison, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.6°F (24.2°C) and min 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). In May, the average low-temperature records at a cool 55°F (12.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Madison, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.3 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Madison, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Madison is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Madison, the average sunshine in May 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Madison in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Madison, is 75.6°F (24.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Madison, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Madison, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, in Madison, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Madison have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Madison, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value 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
Madison, VA

Average temperature in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average pressure in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average wind speed in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average humidity in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average rainfall in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average snowfall in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average UV index in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Madison, 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
Madison, VA

Average visibility in May - Madison, 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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