May weather forecastBluefield, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Bluefield, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C).Temperature
As April transitions into May, Bluefield sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Bluefield records an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C) throughout the nights in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bluefield. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Bluefield aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.5 snowfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May in Bluefield, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
In Bluefield, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Bluefield, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bluefield, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Bluefield, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Bluefield, 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).
