May weather forecastSandy Point, VA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Sandy Point, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.2°F (15.1°C) and an average high of 71.6°F (22°C).Temperature
Sandy Point's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature in Sandy Point averages to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C).Humidity
May is the most humid month in Sandy Point, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Sandy Point, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sandy Point, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.5 days and collects up to 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sandy Point, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 15min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, in Sandy Point, Virginia, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Sandy Point is 9.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Sandy Point, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Sandy Point, VA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
