May weather forecastBlue Ridge, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Blue Ridge, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 74.7°F (23.7°C).Temperature
May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C) to a moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C). A striking difference from the daytime highs is registered during May nights, with an average temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, in Blue Ridge, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Blue Ridge is 9.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 74.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Blue Ridge, 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
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").
Average rainfall days in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Blue Ridge, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
