May weather forecast
Stafford, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Stafford, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in April to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). Stafford experiences a mean low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) during May.

Humidity

In Stafford, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Stafford, in May, during 16.9 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Stafford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Stafford, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Stafford?

In Stafford, 75.6°F (24.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.3°F (13.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Stafford?

The average relative humidity in May in Stafford, Virginia, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Stafford?

In Stafford, Virginia, in May, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Stafford?

May through October are months without snowfall in Stafford.

Does it snow in Stafford in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Stafford?

In Stafford, Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Stafford?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stafford, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Stafford have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Stafford?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Stafford?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Stafford is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Stafford, VA

Average temperature in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Stafford, VA

Average pressure in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Stafford, VA

Average wind speed in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Stafford, VA

Average humidity in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April and July (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Stafford, VA

Average rainfall in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in May
Stafford, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Stafford, VA

Average snowfall in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Stafford, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Stafford, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Stafford, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Stafford, VA

Average UV index in May - Stafford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Stafford, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Stafford, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Stafford, VA

Average visibility in May - Stafford, 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).

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