May weather forecastCommonwealth, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Commonwealth, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average high of 75.4°F (24.1°C).Temperature
Commonwealth's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). During the month of May, Commonwealth's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 54.1°F (12.3°C).Humidity
May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The wettest months are April and May, with an average 2.91" (74mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
In Commonwealth, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Commonwealth is 14h and 15min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Commonwealth, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 75.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Commonwealth, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Commonwealth, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Commonwealth, VA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Commonwealth, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").
Average rainfall days in May
Commonwealth, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Commonwealth, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Commonwealth, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Commonwealth, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Commonwealth, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Commonwealth, 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
Commonwealth, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Commonwealth, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September, October and December (5mi).
