May weather forecastSalem, VA
May
Weather in May
May is the threshold to the heat of summer in Salem, with considerable rise in day time temperatures. The temperature variation for May ranges from lows of 52.3°F (11.3°C) to highs of 74.5°F (23.6°C). This month is also notable for a significant increase in rainfall. With 3.31" (84mm) of rain over 17.7 days, May is the rainiest month in Salem. Despite the weather fluctuations, it is an enjoyable time to explore the outdoors with longer daylight hours increasing UV exposure to a yearly high of 6.Temperature
May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C). The month of May sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).Humidity
May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Salem, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Salem, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Salem, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 74.5°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 (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Salem, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Salem, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Salem, VA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Salem, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Salem, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salem, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Salem, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Salem, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salem, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Salem, 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
Salem, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Salem, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
