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 brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from April's enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Widener Valley records an average temperature drop to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in May.Humidity
In Widener Valley, Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Widener Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.7 days and collects up to 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Widener Valley aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.6 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Widener Valley, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Widener Valley, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.3°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 (24.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Widener Valley, 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
Widener Valley, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Widener Valley, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Widener Valley, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in May
Widener Valley, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Widener Valley, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Widener Valley, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Widener Valley, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Widener Valley, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Widener Valley, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Widener Valley, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Widener Valley, 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).
Widener Valley, Virginia, USA
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