May weather forecastEsmont, VA

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Esmont, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.8°F (24.9°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C) in April to a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 55.4°F (13°C).

Humidity

In Esmont, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Esmont, Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Esmont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Esmont, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Esmont, the average sunshine in May 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Esmont, is 76.8°F (24.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55.4°F (13°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In Esmont, Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

In Esmont, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 14min.

On the first day of May in Esmont, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average high temperature in May: 76.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Esmont, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Esmont, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Esmont, 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 30).

Average visibility in May
Esmont, VA

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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