May weather forecastRectortown, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Rectortown, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C).Temperature
May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). Rectortown experiences an average nighttime temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) in the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Rectortown, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In Rectortown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Rectortown. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Rectortown aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Rectortown, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.3 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.Daylight
In Rectortown, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of May in Rectortown, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Rectortown, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Rectortown, 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
Rectortown, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Rectortown, VA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Rectortown, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Rectortown, 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 November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rectortown, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rectortown, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rectortown, 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: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rectortown, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Rectortown, 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
Rectortown, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Rectortown, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, September, October and December (5mi).
