May weather forecastHanover Heights, VA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hanover Heights, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average high of 77°F (25°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 68°F (20°C) in April to a warm 77°F (25°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) is expected.

Humidity

In Hanover Heights, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Hanover Heights, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Hanover Heights is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Hanover Heights, in May, the average high-temperature is 77°F (25°C), and the average low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Hanover Heights, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, in Hanover Heights, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

In Hanover Heights, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 77°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"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
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Hanover Heights, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Hanover Heights, VA

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and December (5mi).