May weather forecastFife, VA

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C) in April to a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C). Fife experiences an average nighttime temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Fife, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout May, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fife, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Fife, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fife, 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

In Fife, in May, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) 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 May, the average day length is 14h and 13min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:28 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.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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
Fife, 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).