May weather forecastPrater, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Prater, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average high of 73.9°F (23.3°C).Temperature
Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C). In May, Prater experiences a temperature dip to an average of 53.1°F (11.7°C) at night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Prater, in May, during 18.6 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Prater aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Prater, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 22.36" (568mm) of snow.Daylight
In Prater, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Prater, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Prater, Virginia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Prater, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Prater, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Prater, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Prater, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Prater, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Prater, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Prater, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Prater, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prater, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Prater, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Prater, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Prater, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Prater, 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).
