May weather forecast
Sandston, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Sandston, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 57.9°F (14.4°C) and max 78.1°F (25.6°C).

Temperature

Sandston in May experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). Sandston encounters an average low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sandston, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.2 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sandston, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Sandston, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Sandston, is 78.1°F (25.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 57.9°F (14.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Sandston, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sandston?

In Sandston, Virginia, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Sandston, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Sandston, VA

Average pressure in May - Sandston, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Sandston, VA

Average wind speed in May - Sandston, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Sandston, VA

Average humidity in May - Sandston, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Sandston, VA

Average rainfall in May - Sandston, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in May
Sandston, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Sandston, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sandston, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sandston, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sandston, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sandston, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Sandston, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Sandston, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Sandston, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Sandston, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Sandston, VA

Average visibility in May - Sandston, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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