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 arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Despite the intense daytime heat, Burlington sustains a steady low-temperature average of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Burlington, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Average temperature in May
Burlington, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.6°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 (21.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Burlington, WV
- 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
Burlington, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Burlington, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Burlington, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").
Average rainfall days in May
Burlington, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Burlington, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Burlington, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Burlington, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Burlington, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Burlington, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Burlington, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Burlington, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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