May weather forecast
The Plains, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in The Plains, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Throughout May, The Plains witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In The Plains, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.5 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, The Plains aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In The Plains, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.3 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May in The Plains, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in The Plains is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in The Plains are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in The Plains?

The high-temperature during May is 74.8°F (23.8°C) and the low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in The Plains?

The average relative humidity in May in The Plains is 77%.

How much does it rain in The Plains in May?

In The Plains, Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in The Plains?

May is the last month it regularly snows in The Plains. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, The Plains aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in The Plains?

In The Plains, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in The Plains?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does The Plains have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in The Plains?

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

How high is the UV index in May in The Plains?

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

Average temperature in May - The Plains, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
The Plains, VA

Average pressure in May - The Plains, 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
The Plains, VA

Average wind speed in May - The Plains, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
The Plains, VA

Average humidity in May - The Plains, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
The Plains, VA

Average rainfall in May - The Plains, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in May
The Plains, VA

Average rainfall days in May - The Plains, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
The Plains, VA

Average snowfall in May - The Plains, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
The Plains, VA

Average snowfall days in May - The Plains, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
The Plains, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - The Plains, 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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
The Plains, VA

Average sunshine days in May - The Plains, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
The Plains, VA

Average UV index in May - The Plains, 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
The Plains, VA

Average cloud cover in May - The Plains, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
The Plains, VA

Average visibility in May - The Plains, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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