May weather forecastRipplemead, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Ripplemead, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50°F (10°C) and max 71.6°F (22°C).Temperature
May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) in April to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). Ripplemead documents a substantial deviation from daytime highs with a consistent low-temperature of 50°F (10°C) during May nights.Humidity
In Ripplemead, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ripplemead aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Ripplemead, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 13.46" (342mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.UV index
In Ripplemead, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").
Average rainfall days in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ripplemead, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Ripplemead, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Ripplemead, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
