May weather forecastColonial Heights, VA
May
Weather in May
May marks the transition from spring to the beginnings of summer in Colonial Heights. Long, spring evenings transition into warmer nights, and daylight hours lengthen further. Upsurges in temperatures are significant in May, with considerable highs of 77°F (25°C). Despite the increasingly warm climate, showers of rain remain common during this month, keeping the landscape lush. Overall, May sees a balance of warm weather and rainfall, ideal for enjoying outdoor activities.Temperature
Colonial Heights's May weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 77°F (25°C). During May, Colonial Heights's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 58.5°F (14.7°C).Humidity
In Colonial Heights, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Colonial Heights, in May, during 12.2 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Colonial Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.6 days and collects up to 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Colonial Heights.Daylight
In Colonial Heights, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Colonial Heights, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 77°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).
Average pressure in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Colonial Heights, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.8 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
Colonial Heights, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Colonial Heights, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
