May weather forecastSouth Hill, VA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in South Hill, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.5°F (25.3°C) and an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

The embrace of May brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In South Hill, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In South Hill, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 77.5°F (25.3°C) and the low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

In South Hill, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

In South Hill, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 8min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in South Hill is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
South Hill, VA

  • Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in May
South Hill, 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
South Hill, VA

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
South Hill, VA

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
South Hill, VA

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
South Hill, 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 November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
South Hill, VA

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
South Hill, VA

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Hill, VA

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
South Hill, VA

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in May
South Hill, 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
South Hill, VA

  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
South Hill, VA

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).