Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Gate City in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in April to a warm 75.2°F (24°C). Throughout May nights, Gate City reports a steady thermal contrast from the day, with an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout May, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.6 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Gate City.Daylight
In Gate City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of May, in Gate City, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Gate City is 9.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Gate City?
What is the average humidity in May in Gate City?
How much does it rain in Gate City in May?
When it does not snow in Gate City?
Does it snow in Gate City in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Gate City?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gate City?
How many hours of sunshine does Gate City have in May?
When is the highest UV index in Gate City?
How high is the UV index in May in Gate City?
Average temperature in May
Gate City, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Gate City, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Gate City, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Gate City, VA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Gate City, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in May
Gate City, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gate City, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gate City, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gate City, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gate City, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Gate City, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Gate City, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Gate City, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and December (5mi).
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