May weather forecastMcDowell, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in McDowell, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and an average high of 72°F (22.2°C).Temperature
The arrival of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). An average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) is anticipated throughout the nights in McDowell, Virginia, during May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, McDowell aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in McDowell is 14h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
McDowell, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 72°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in May
McDowell, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
McDowell, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
McDowell, VA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in May
McDowell, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
McDowell, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
McDowell, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
McDowell, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
McDowell, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
McDowell, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
McDowell, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
McDowell, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
McDowell, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
