May weather forecast
Rocky Gap, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rocky Gap, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

Entering May, Rocky Gap sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Rocky Gap experiences a mean temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rocky Gap. May is the last month it regularly snows in Rocky Gap. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Rocky Gap aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Rocky Gap, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.5 days and aggregates up to 27.36" (695mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rocky Gap, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

In Rocky Gap, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Rocky Gap?

Rocky Gap in May has an average high-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Rocky Gap?

In Rocky Gap, Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Rocky Gap?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Rocky Gap?

In Rocky Gap, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Rocky Gap?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Rocky Gap. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Rocky Gap aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Rocky Gap?

The average day length in May in Rocky Gap, Virginia, is 14h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Rocky Gap?

On the first day of May in Rocky Gap, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Rocky Gap?

In Rocky Gap, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Rocky Gap?

In Rocky Gap, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average temperature in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average pressure in May - Rocky Gap, 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
Rocky Gap, VA

Average wind speed in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average humidity in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average rainfall in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average snowfall in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rocky Gap, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average UV index in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Rocky Gap, VA

Average visibility in May - Rocky Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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