May weather forecast
Richlands, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Richlands, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72°F (22.2°C) and min 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). In the month of May, Richlands's average low-temperature falls to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Richlands, during May, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:41 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 medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

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 May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Richlands, during May, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Richlands have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Richlands?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Richlands, VA

Average temperature in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average pressure in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average wind speed in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average humidity in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average rainfall in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average snowfall in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average UV index in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Richlands, 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
Richlands, VA

Average visibility in May - Richlands, 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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