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
As May arrives, Brightwood's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) to a warm 75.2°F (24°C). Brightwood observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) during the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Brightwood are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Brightwood. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Brightwood aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Brightwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.4 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.Daylight
In Brightwood, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, in Brightwood, Virginia, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Brightwood, Virginia, is 8.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Brightwood in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Brightwood?
What is the rainiest month in Brightwood?
How much does it rain in Brightwood in May?
What is the last month it snows in Brightwood?
How many hours of daylight does Brightwood have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Brightwood?
How long on average sun shines in May in Brightwood?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Brightwood?
What is the UV index reading in May in Brightwood?
Average temperature in May
Brightwood, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Brightwood, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Brightwood, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Brightwood, 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%).
Average rainfall in May
Brightwood, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").
Average rainfall days in May
Brightwood, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Brightwood, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Brightwood, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Brightwood, 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: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Brightwood, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Brightwood, 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
Brightwood, 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 31).
Average visibility in May
Brightwood, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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