May weather forecastShipman, VA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Shipman, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average high of 73.9°F (23.3°C).Temperature
May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C). Shipman temperatures generally rest at a low of 53.1°F (11.7°C) during the May nights.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, September, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Shipman, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Shipman. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Shipman, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Shipman, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Shipman, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Shipman, VA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Shipman, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Shipman, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shipman, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shipman, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
Shipman, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shipman, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Shipman, 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
Shipman, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Shipman, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September, October and December (5mi).
