May weather forecast
Oakton, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Oakton, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). During the month of May, Oakton anticipates a mean low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Oakton is 76%.

Rainfall

In Oakton, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Oakton.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, in Oakton, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Oakton, Virginia, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Oakton?

In Oakton, in May, the average high-temperature is 74.8°F (23.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Oakton?

In May, the average relative humidity in Oakton, Virginia, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Oakton?

In Oakton, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Oakton?

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

Does it snow in Oakton in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Oakton?

In Oakton, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Oakton?

On the first day of May in Oakton, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Oakton?

The average sunshine duration in May in Oakton, Virginia, is 9.1h.

When is the highest UV index in Oakton?

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 Oakton?

In Oakton, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Oakton, VA

Average temperature in May - Oakton, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Oakton, VA

Average pressure in May - Oakton, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Oakton, VA

Average wind speed in May - Oakton, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Oakton, VA

Average humidity in May - Oakton, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Oakton, VA

Average rainfall in May - Oakton, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Oakton, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Oakton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Oakton, VA

Average snowfall in May - Oakton, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Oakton, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Oakton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 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
Oakton, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Oakton, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Oakton, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Oakton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Oakton, VA

Average UV index in May - Oakton, 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
Oakton, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Oakton, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Oakton, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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