May weather forecast
Gloucester Point, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Gloucester Point, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.1°F (15.6°C) and max 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

Gloucester Point's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Gloucester Point cools down to an average low-temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Gloucester Point, in May, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gloucester Point, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Ocean temperature

In Gloucester Point, the average seawater temperature in May is 60.6°F (15.9°C).
Note: Swimming in water with a temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) is not a pleasurable experience for the majority. As the temperature falls below 69.8°F (21°C), it becomes increasingly hard to control one's breathing.

Daylight

In Gloucester Point, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Gloucester Point, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gloucester Point in May?

In Gloucester Point, 74.8°F (23.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 60.1°F (15.6°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Gloucester Point?

In Gloucester Point, Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in Gloucester Point in May?

In Gloucester Point, in May, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Gloucester Point?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the ocean temperature in May in Gloucester Point?

In Gloucester Point, in May, the average water temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

What is the average length of the day in May in Gloucester Point?

In Gloucester Point, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gloucester Point?

On the first day of May in Gloucester Point, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Gloucester Point?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Gloucester Point is 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Gloucester Point?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gloucester Point, Virginia, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average temperature in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average pressure in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average wind speed in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average humidity in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average rainfall in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

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Average rainfall days in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average snowfall in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average sea temperature in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average sea temperature in May: 60.5°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (79.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (43.1°F).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average UV index in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Gloucester Point, VA

Average visibility in May - Gloucester Point, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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