May weather forecastFork Union, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Fork Union, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.8°F (24.9°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).Temperature
The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C) to a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C). Fork Union observes an average nighttime temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Fork Union is 75%.Rainfall
In Fork Union, Virginia, in May, during 16.2 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fork Union, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Fork Union, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Fork Union, Virginia, is 14h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Fork Union is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Fork Union. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, 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).
