May weather forecastClarks Gap, VA

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Clarks Gap, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 74.1°F (23.4°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

May brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from April's enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) to a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C). An average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) is noted during the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Clarks Gap, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Clarks Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.6 days and collects up to 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Clarks Gap are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Clarks Gap, is 74.1°F (23.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 54.1°F (12.3°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

In Clarks Gap, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In Clarks Gap, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Clarks Gap is 8.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Clarks Gap, 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
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

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

Average rainfall in May
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Clarks Gap, 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
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Clarks Gap, VA

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and October (5mi).