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
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C). In Mechanicsville, the expected average low-temperature for May is a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C).Humidity
In Mechanicsville, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
In Mechanicsville, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Mechanicsville, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Mechanicsville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 78.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"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
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Mechanicsville, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Mechanicsville, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and December (5mi).
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