May weather forecast
Sharps, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sharps, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average low of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

Sharps sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). During May, the average low-temperature is a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

In Sharps, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Sharps, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Sharps, records 75.6°F (24.2°C), while the low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Sharps, in May, during 17.4 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Sharps, 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.

How many hours of daylight does Sharps have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Sharps, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sharps, VA

Average temperature in May - Sharps, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Sharps, VA

Average pressure in May - Sharps, 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
Sharps, VA

Average wind speed in May - Sharps, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Sharps, VA

Average humidity in May - Sharps, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Sharps, VA

Average rainfall in May - Sharps, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Sharps, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Sharps, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sharps, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sharps, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Sharps, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sharps, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sharps, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Sharps, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Sharps, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Sharps, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Sharps, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Sharps, VA

Average visibility in May - Sharps, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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