May weather forecast
Triangle, VA

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in April to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). In Triangle, May nights witness a steady temperature drop to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Triangle, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Triangle, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Triangle, Virginia.

Daylight

In Triangle, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May in Triangle, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Triangle, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Triangle are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Triangle in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 75.6°F (24.2°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Triangle?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in Triangle in May?

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

When it does not snow in Triangle?

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

Does it snow in Triangle in May?

In May, in Triangle, 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 Triangle?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Triangle?

On the first day of May in Triangle, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Triangle have in May?

In Triangle, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Triangle?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Triangle?

In Triangle, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Triangle, VA

Average temperature in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average pressure in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average wind speed in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average humidity in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average rainfall in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average snowfall in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average UV index in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Triangle, 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
Triangle, VA

Average visibility in May - Triangle, 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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