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
May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.3 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 9min.On the first day of May in Pennington Gap, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 74.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).
Average UV index in May
Pennington Gap, 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
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Pennington Gap, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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