May weather forecast
Mount Vernon, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Mount Vernon, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.7°F (23.7°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C) in April to a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C). During May, Mount Vernon experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In May, in Mount Vernon, the rain falls for 17.7 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mount Vernon, Virginia, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Mount Vernon, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of May in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Vernon, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Mount Vernon in May?

Mount Vernon in May has an average high-temperature of 74.7°F (23.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What are the most humid months in Mount Vernon?

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Mount Vernon?

In May, in Mount Vernon, the rain falls for 17.7 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Mount Vernon in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Mount Vernon?

The average day length in May in Mount Vernon is 14h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Mount Vernon?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Vernon, Virginia, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Mount Vernon?

The average sunshine duration in May in Mount Vernon, Virginia, is 9h.

When is the highest UV index in Mount Vernon?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mount Vernon, Virginia.

How high is the UV index in May in Mount Vernon?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Vernon, Virginia, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average temperature in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.7°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average pressure in May - Mount Vernon, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average wind speed in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average humidity in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average rainfall in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average snowfall in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Mount Vernon, VA

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Mount Vernon, VA

Average visibility in May - Mount Vernon, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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