May weather forecast
Birchdale, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Birchdale, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 75.4°F (24.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). In May, Birchdale experiences a temperature dip to an average of 56.3°F (13.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Birchdale is 76%.

Rainfall

In Birchdale, in May, during 11.7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Birchdale, Virginia, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Birchdale, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May in Birchdale, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Birchdale. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Birchdale in May?

In Birchdale, 75.4°F (24.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.3°F (13.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Birchdale?

In Birchdale, Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in Birchdale in May?

In Birchdale, Virginia, in May, during 11.7 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Birchdale?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Birchdale in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Birchdale have in May?

The average day length in May in Birchdale, Virginia, is 14h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Birchdale?

On the first day of May in Birchdale, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Birchdale?

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

When is the highest UV index in Birchdale?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Birchdale?

In Birchdale, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Birchdale, VA

Average temperature in May - Birchdale, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in May
Birchdale, VA

Average pressure in May - Birchdale, VA
  • 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Birchdale, VA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Birchdale, VA

Average humidity in May - Birchdale, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Birchdale, VA

Average rainfall in May - Birchdale, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
Birchdale, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Birchdale, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Birchdale, VA

Average snowfall in May - Birchdale, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Birchdale, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Birchdale, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Birchdale, VA
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Birchdale, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Birchdale, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Birchdale, VA

Average UV index in May - Birchdale, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Birchdale, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Birchdale, VA

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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