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
As April transitions into May, Orkney Springs sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C) to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). Orkney Springs's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 50.7°F (10.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Orkney Springs, Virginia, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).
Average pressure in May
Orkney Springs, 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
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Orkney Springs, 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 February (8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Orkney Springs, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).
Average UV index in May
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
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
Orkney Springs, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, May, August, September and October (5mi).
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