May weather forecast
Cardinal, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Cardinal, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.1°F (15.6°C) and max 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). An average temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C) marks the nights in Cardinal, Virginia, in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Cardinal is 77%.

Rainfall

In Cardinal, in May, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cardinal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.3 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Cardinal.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cardinal, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Cardinal is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Cardinal?

Cardinal in May has an average high-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Cardinal?

In Cardinal, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in Cardinal in May?

In Cardinal, Virginia, in May, during 17.6 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Cardinal?

In Cardinal, Virginia, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Cardinal?

The average day length in May in Cardinal, Virginia, is 14h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cardinal?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cardinal?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Cardinal?

In Cardinal, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cardinal, VA

Average temperature in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Cardinal, VA

Average pressure in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Cardinal, VA

Average wind speed in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Cardinal, VA

Average humidity in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cardinal, VA

Average rainfall in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cardinal, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Cardinal, VA

Average snowfall in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Cardinal, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cardinal, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cardinal, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cardinal, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Cardinal, VA

Average UV index in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cardinal, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Cardinal, VA

Average visibility in May - Cardinal, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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