May weather forecast
Orange, VA

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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

What is the average May temperature in Orange?

The high-temperature, in May, in Orange, records 75.6°F (24.2°C), while the low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Orange?

In Orange, Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in Orange in May?

In Orange, Virginia, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Orange?

In Orange, Virginia, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Orange 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 Orange?

In Orange, the average day length in May is 14h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Orange?

On the first day of May in Orange, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Orange have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Orange, Virginia, is 9.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Orange?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Orange?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Orange is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Orange, VA

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).

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Average pressure in May
Orange, VA

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Orange, VA

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).

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Average humidity in May
Orange, VA

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Orange, VA

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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Orange, VA

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Orange, VA

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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Orange, VA

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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Orange, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Orange, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Orange, VA

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).

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Average UV index in May
Orange, VA

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Orange, VA

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).

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Average visibility in May
Orange, VA

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).

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