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
May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Chesapeake, during the month of May, experiences an average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Chesapeake aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Chesapeake, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 14.65" (372mm) of snow.Daylight
In Chesapeake, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 4.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chesapeake, WV
- 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Chesapeake, WV
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Chesapeake, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Chesapeake, 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).
Chesapeake, West Virginia, USA
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