May weather forecast
Blue Ridge, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Blue Ridge, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.7°F (23.7°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C) in April to a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C). With the onset of night in May, Blue Ridge reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Blue Ridge, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May in Blue Ridge, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Blue Ridge in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 74.7°F (23.7°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Blue Ridge?

The most humid month in Blue Ridge is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Blue Ridge?

The average relative humidity in May in Blue Ridge is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Blue Ridge?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Blue Ridge in May?

In Blue Ridge, Virginia, in May, during 16.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Blue Ridge?

May through October are months without snowfall in Blue Ridge, Virginia.

Does it snow in Blue Ridge in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Blue Ridge have in May?

In Blue Ridge, Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Blue Ridge?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Blue Ridge have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Blue Ridge?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Blue Ridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Blue Ridge is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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).

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Average pressure in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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).

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Average humidity in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Blue Ridge, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Blue Ridge, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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).

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Average UV index in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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).

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Average visibility in May
Blue Ridge, VA

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).

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