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
In The Plains, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). The Plains's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in The Plains is 77%.Rainfall
In The Plains, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. In The Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, The Plains aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In The Plains, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.3 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of May in The Plains, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In The Plains, the average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in May
The Plains, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in May
The Plains, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
The Plains, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in May
The Plains, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in May
The Plains, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
The Plains, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
The Plains, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
The Plains, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
The Plains, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
The Plains, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
The Plains, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
The Plains, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
The Plains, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, September, October and December (5mi).
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