May weather forecast
Whitetop, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Whitetop, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

As Whitetop transitions into May, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in April to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

In Whitetop, Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout May, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Whitetop, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Whitetop aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.9 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Whitetop, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Whitetop. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Whitetop?

The high-temperature, in May, in Whitetop, records 70.3°F (21.3°C), while the low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Whitetop?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in Whitetop in May?

In May, in Whitetop, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout May, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Whitetop?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Whitetop, Virginia. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Whitetop aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May in Whitetop, Virginia, is 14h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Whitetop?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitetop have in May?

In Whitetop, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Whitetop?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May in Whitetop?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Whitetop, Virginia, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Whitetop, VA

Average temperature in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Whitetop, VA

Average pressure in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Whitetop, VA

Average wind speed in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Whitetop, VA

Average humidity in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Whitetop, VA

Average rainfall in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Whitetop, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Whitetop, VA

Average snowfall in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Whitetop, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Whitetop, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Whitetop, VA

Average UV index in May - Whitetop, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Whitetop, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Whitetop, VA

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

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

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