May weather forecast
Herndon Heights, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Herndon Heights, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature in Herndon Heights, West Virginia, dips to an average of 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Herndon Heights is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are February and May, with an average 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Herndon Heights aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Herndon Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.3 days and aggregates up to 27.09" (688mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Herndon Heights, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Herndon Heights?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Herndon Heights, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Herndon Heights?

The wettest months are February and May, with an average 3.43" (87mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Herndon Heights, in May, during 20.1 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Herndon Heights aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Herndon Heights, the average day length in May is 14h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Herndon Heights?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Herndon Heights, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average temperature in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average pressure in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • 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
Herndon Heights, WV

Average wind speed in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average humidity in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average rainfall in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.43"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Herndon Heights, 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 (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average snowfall in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average UV index in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and 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
Herndon Heights, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Herndon Heights, WV

Average visibility in May - Herndon Heights, WV
  • 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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