May weather forecast
Thornburg, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Thornburg, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 55.9°F (13.3°C) and max 76.5°F (24.7°C).

Temperature

Entering May, Thornburg sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a warm 76.5°F (24.7°C). During the month of May, the temperature in Thornburg falls to an average of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Thornburg, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Thornburg, there are 153.8 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Thornburg, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of May in Thornburg, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Thornburg is 9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Thornburg, Virginia. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Thornburg?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Thornburg, is 76.5°F (24.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Thornburg?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Thornburg?

In Thornburg, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Thornburg?

May through October are months without snowfall in Thornburg, Virginia.

Does it snow in Thornburg in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Thornburg?

The average day length in May in Thornburg is 14h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Thornburg?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Thornburg have in May?

In Thornburg, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

When is the highest UV index in Thornburg?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Thornburg?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Thornburg, Virginia, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Thornburg, VA

Average temperature in May - Thornburg, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Thornburg, VA

Average pressure in May - Thornburg, 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
Thornburg, VA

Average wind speed in May - Thornburg, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Thornburg, VA

Average humidity in May - Thornburg, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Thornburg, VA

Average rainfall in May - Thornburg, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Thornburg, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Thornburg, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Thornburg, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Thornburg, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.3 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
Thornburg, VA

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Thornburg, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Thornburg, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Thornburg, VA

Average UV index in May - Thornburg, 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
Thornburg, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Thornburg, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Thornburg, VA

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

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

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