Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May in Norfolk signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). The average temperature in Norfolk drops to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) during the night in the month of May.Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Norfolk, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Norfolk, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 20.35" (517mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Norfolk.Ocean temperature
In Norfolk, in May, the average water temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C).Note: Swimming in 61.5°F (16.4°C) is not a pleasurable activity for the majority of people. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Norfolk is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Norfolk?
What is the most humid month in Norfolk?
What is the average humidity in May in Norfolk?
How many days does it rain in May in Norfolk?
When it does not snow in Norfolk?
What is the ocean temperature in May in Norfolk?
How many hours of daylight does Norfolk have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Norfolk?
How many hours of sunshine does Norfolk have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Norfolk?
Average temperature in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average sea temperature in May: 61.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.5°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Norfolk, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Norfolk, 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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