May weather forecastOrange, VA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Orange, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 75.6°F (24.2°C).Temperature
May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C) in April to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). In May, Orange records an average nighttime temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Orange is 76%.Rainfall
In Orange, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orange, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.3 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Orange, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, in Orange, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Orange, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Orange, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°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 (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Orange, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Orange, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Orange, VA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Orange, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Orange, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Orange, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Orange, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Orange, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Orange, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Orange, 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
Orange, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Orange, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and September (5mi).
