May weather forecast
Pennington Gap, VA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pennington Gap, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.3°F (23.5°C) and an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C). Throughout the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) is noted.

Humidity

In Pennington Gap, Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Pennington Gap, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pennington Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.3 days and collects up to 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Pennington Gap.

Daylight

In Pennington Gap, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Pennington Gap is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Pennington Gap are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Pennington Gap?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Pennington Gap, is 74.3°F (23.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Pennington Gap?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Pennington Gap?

In Pennington Gap, in May, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Pennington Gap?

In Pennington Gap, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Pennington Gap in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Pennington Gap?

In Pennington Gap, Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Pennington Gap?

On the first day of May in Pennington Gap, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Pennington Gap?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Pennington Gap, Virginia, is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Pennington Gap?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Pennington Gap?

In Pennington Gap, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average temperature in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average pressure in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average wind speed in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average humidity in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average rainfall in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average snowfall in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pennington Gap, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

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Average UV index in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average UV index in May - Pennington Gap, 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
Pennington Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Pennington Gap, VA

Average visibility in May - Pennington Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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