May weather forecast
Jamestown, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Jamestown, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 76.1°F (24.5°C) and an average low of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). In the month of May, Jamestown records a consistent average low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Jamestown, Virginia, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 20.35" (517mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Jamestown.

Daylight

In Jamestown, Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May in Jamestown, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

In Jamestown, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Jamestown?

May temperatures in Jamestown vary between a high-temperature of 76.1°F (24.5°C) and a low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Jamestown?

In Jamestown, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in Jamestown in May?

In Jamestown, during May, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Jamestown?

In Jamestown, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Jamestown?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Jamestown?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Jamestown, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Jamestown have in May?

In Jamestown, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Jamestown?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading 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
Jamestown, VA

Average temperature in May - Jamestown, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Jamestown, VA

Average pressure in May - Jamestown, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Jamestown, VA

Average wind speed in May - Jamestown, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Jamestown, VA

Average humidity in May - Jamestown, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Jamestown, VA

Average rainfall in May - Jamestown, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and December (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in May
Jamestown, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Jamestown, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Jamestown, VA

Average snowfall in May - Jamestown, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
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
Jamestown, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Jamestown, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Jamestown, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Jamestown, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Jamestown, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Jamestown, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Jamestown, VA

Average UV index in May - Jamestown, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Jamestown, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Jamestown, 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
Jamestown, VA

Average visibility in May - Jamestown, 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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