May weather forecastGlade Spring, VA

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Glade Spring, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and an average low of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Glade Spring's temperature drops to an average low of 51.3°F (10.7°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Glade Spring, Virginia, is 79%.

Rainfall

In Glade Spring, Virginia, in May, during 21.8 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 29.02" (737mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Glade Spring are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Glade Spring. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Glade Spring aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Glade Spring, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.6 days and aggregates up to 19.8" (503mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Glade Spring, Virginia, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Glade Spring, is 71.2°F (21.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.3°F (10.7°C).

The average relative humidity in May in Glade Spring, Virginia, is 79%.

In Glade Spring, Virginia, in May, during 21.8 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Glade Spring. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Glade Spring aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

The average day length in May is 14h and 9min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

In Glade Spring, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Glade Spring, 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
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min

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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Glade Spring, VA

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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