May weather forecast
Oakwood, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Oakwood, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 72°F (22.2°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift of average high-temperatures is noted in May, with temperatures adjusting from an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). In Oakwood, an average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) is recorded during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Oakwood, in May, during 18.5 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Oakwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Oakwood aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Oakwood, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 18.03" (458mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 72°F (22.2°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Oakwood, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 18.5 days. Throughout May, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Oakwood?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Oakwood aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oakwood have in May?

In Oakwood, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Oakwood have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

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 5.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Oakwood, VA

Average temperature in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Oakwood, VA

Average pressure in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Oakwood, VA

Average wind speed in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Oakwood, VA

Average humidity in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Oakwood, VA

Average rainfall in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in May
Oakwood, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Oakwood, VA

Average snowfall in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Oakwood, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Oakwood, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Oakwood, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Oakwood, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Oakwood, VA

Average UV index in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Oakwood, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Oakwood, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Oakwood, VA

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

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

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