May weather forecastTownsend, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Townsend, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 68.5°F (20.3°C).Temperature
The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). May's average low temperature in Townsend is a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C), displaying a subtle drop from its daily peak.Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Townsend, Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through December are months without snowfall in Townsend.Daylight
In Townsend, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May in Townsend, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Townsend, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Average temperature in May
Townsend, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°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 (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 62.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Townsend, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Townsend, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 11.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Townsend, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Townsend, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Townsend, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Townsend, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Townsend, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Townsend, VA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Townsend, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Townsend, VA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Townsend, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Townsend, 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).
