May weather forecast
Rescue, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rescue, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.2°F (24°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

Rescue's transition into May sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). The nights of May in Rescue anticipate an average low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Rescue, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Rescue, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 33.9" (861mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Rescue, Virginia, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Rescue, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Rescue, is 75.2°F (24°C) and the average low-temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

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

When it does not snow?

In Rescue, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rescue have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rescue, VA

Average temperature in May - Rescue, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Rescue, VA

Average pressure in May - Rescue, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"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
Rescue, VA

Average wind speed in May - Rescue, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Rescue, VA

Average humidity in May - Rescue, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Rescue, VA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.52").

Average rainfall days in May
Rescue, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rescue, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rescue, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rescue, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rescue, VA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Rescue, VA

Average UV index in May - Rescue, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Rescue, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Rescue, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Rescue, VA

Average visibility in May - Rescue, 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).

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