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
The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). In Selma, the average temperature during the nights of May marks a significant drop from the daily high, settling at a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C).Humidity
May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Selma, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Average temperature in May
Selma, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.8°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 (23.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Selma, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Selma, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Selma, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Selma, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in May
Selma, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Selma, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Selma, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Selma, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Selma, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Selma, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Selma, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Selma, VA
- Average visibility in May: 4mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).
Selma, Virginia, USA
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