May weather forecastTappahannock, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Tappahannock, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C).Temperature
Tappahannock sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). May brings Tappahannock a consistent average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).Humidity
In Tappahannock, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Tappahannock, in May, during 17.4 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tappahannock, Virginia, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Tappahannock, Virginia, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Tappahannock is 14h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, in Tappahannock, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.7°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 (29.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"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).
Average wind speed in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Tappahannock, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Tappahannock, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Tappahannock, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Tappahannock, 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).
