May weather forecastPurcellville, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Purcellville, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54°F (12.2°C) and 73.8°F (23.2°C).Temperature
May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) to a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). During May, the nighttime temperature in Purcellville averages of 54°F (12.2°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are May and August, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Purcellville, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Average temperature in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Purcellville, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.35"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Purcellville, 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
Purcellville, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Purcellville, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September, October and December (5mi).
