May weather forecastWhitewood, VA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Whitewood, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 72°F (22.2°C) and min 51.3°F (10.7°C).Temperature
Whitewood's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). During the nights in May, Whitewood experiences a consistent average temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).Humidity
In Whitewood, Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Whitewood, in May, during 18.5 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Whitewood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Whitewood aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Whitewood, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.2 days and aggregates up to 18.03" (458mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Whitewood is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Whitewood is 9.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Whitewood. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 72°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 (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whitewood, 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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Whitewood, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
