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 shift from April to May introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). In May, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 51.1°F (10.6°C).Humidity
In Blacksburg, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Blacksburg are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Blacksburg aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Blacksburg, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 19.96" (507mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Blacksburg, Virginia, is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Blacksburg is 9.2h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Blacksburg?
What is the average humidity in May in Blacksburg?
What is the wettest month in Blacksburg?
How much does it rain in Blacksburg in May?
What is the last month it snows in Blacksburg?
How many hours of daylight does Blacksburg have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Blacksburg?
How many hours of sunshine does Blacksburg have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Blacksburg?
Average temperature in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.8°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 (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Blacksburg, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Blacksburg, VA
- 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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
Blacksburg, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Blacksburg, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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