Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The transition to May introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). The average temperature in West Gate drops to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) during the night in the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In West Gate, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Gate, there are 157.5 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In West Gate, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In West Gate, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In West Gate, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in West Gate 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in West Gate?
What is the average humidity in May in West Gate?
How many days does it rain in May in West Gate?
When it does not snow in West Gate?
Does it snow in West Gate in May?
How many hours of daylight does West Gate have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in West Gate?
How many hours of sunshine does West Gate have in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index in West Gate?
How high is the UV index in May in West Gate?
Average temperature in May
West Gate, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 75.4°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 (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in May
West Gate, 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).
Average wind speed in May
West Gate, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in May
West Gate, VA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
West Gate, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
West Gate, 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 November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Gate, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Gate, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
West Gate, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Gate, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
West Gate, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
West Gate, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
West Gate, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September, October and December (5mi).
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