Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). In the month of May, the average low-temperature usually rests at a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C).Humidity
In Shortt Gap, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Shortt Gap, Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shortt Gap, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shortt Gap, Virginia. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Shortt Gap aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shortt Gap, Virginia, there are 37.2 snowfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Shortt Gap, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Shortt Gap?
What is the average humidity in May in Shortt Gap?
How much does it rain in Shortt Gap in May?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Shortt Gap?
How long on average sun shines in May in Shortt Gap?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Shortt Gap?
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Average temperature in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 72°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Shortt Gap, 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
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Shortt Gap, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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