May weather forecastLeesburg, VA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Leesburg, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.1°F (23.4°C) and min 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

As Leesburg transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). In the month of May, an average of 54.1°F (12.3°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leesburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.6 days and collects up to 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Leesburg, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Leesburg is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Leesburg, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 74.1°F (23.4°C) and the low-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

In Leesburg, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Leesburg, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

In Leesburg, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Leesburg, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Leesburg, VA

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

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

Average rainfall in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.5 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
Leesburg, VA

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Leesburg, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Leesburg, VA

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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