May weather forecastGainesboro, VA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Gainesboro, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 73°F (22.8°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).Temperature
In Gainesboro, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). The low-temperature average for Gainesboro during May stands at a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gainesboro, Virginia. May is the last month it regularly snows in Gainesboro. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Gainesboro aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Gainesboro, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.2 days and aggregates up to 17.83" (453mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9h.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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 73°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Gainesboro, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).
Average UV index in May
Gainesboro, 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
Gainesboro, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Gainesboro, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, September and October (5mi).
