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 introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C) to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). Rural Retreat experiences an average low-temperature reading of 50.4°F (10.2°C) throughout May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Rural Retreat. Rain falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Rural Retreat. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Rural Retreat aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Rural Retreat, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.6 days and aggregates up to 23.9" (607mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Rural Retreat is 14h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, in Rural Retreat, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Rural Retreat. 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: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Rural Retreat in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Rural Retreat?
What is the wettest month in Rural Retreat?
How much does it rain in Rural Retreat in May?
What is the last month it snows in Rural Retreat?
How many hours of daylight does Rural Retreat have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Rural Retreat?
How long on average sun shines in May in Rural Retreat?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Rural Retreat?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Rural Retreat?
Average temperature in May
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Rural Retreat, 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
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in May
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 21.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rural Retreat, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Rural Retreat, 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
Rural Retreat, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Rural Retreat, 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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