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 sea temperature 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
The coming of May brings a minor shift in Newport News's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's refreshing 64°F (17.8°C) to a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C). Newport News experiences a mean temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C) during May nights.Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In May, in Newport News, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.2 rainfall days, and 28.43" (722mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Newport News, snow does not fall in April through November.Ocean temperature
In Newport News, the average seawater temperature in May is 61.5°F (16.4°C).Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 61.5°F (16.4°C). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Newport News, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
In Newport News, 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 the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Newport News, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Newport News, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Newport News, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).
Average humidity in May
Newport News, VA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Newport News, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Newport News, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Newport News, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Newport News, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Newport News, VA
- Average sea temperature in May: 61.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.5°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Newport News, 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: 9h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Newport News, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Newport News, VA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Newport News, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Newport News, VA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Newport News, Virginia, USA
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