May weather forecast
Emporia, VA

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Weather in May

May trends towards the summer season in Emporia, Virginia, with an average high temperature of 76.6°F (24.8°C) and an average low of 58.8°F (14.9°C). The month is characterized by a moderate rainfall of 3.07" (78mm), the highest so far in the year. In May, the city experiences an upwards shift in humidity levels to 79%, the highest in the year. Despite the rise in humidity, May marks the transition from spring to summer, offering mild, comfortable weather perfect for enjoying outdoor summer events. As temperatures become more congenial, locals make the most of May's agreeable weather.

Temperature

The coming of May brings a minor shift in Emporia's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) in Emporia, Virginia.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the most humid month in Emporia, Virginia.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Emporia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.6 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Emporia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Emporia is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Emporia. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Emporia in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Emporia, is 76.6°F (24.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 58.8°F (14.9°C).

What is the most humid month in Emporia?

With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the most humid month in Emporia, Virginia.

What is the average humidity in May in Emporia?

The average relative humidity in May in Emporia, Virginia, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Emporia?

In Emporia, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Emporia?

April through October are months without snowfall in Emporia, Virginia.

How many hours of daylight does Emporia have in May?

In Emporia, Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Emporia?

On the first day of May in Emporia, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Emporia have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Emporia?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Emporia?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Emporia is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Emporia, VA

Average temperature in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Emporia, VA

Average pressure in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Emporia, VA

Average wind speed in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Emporia, VA

Average humidity in May - Emporia, 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, February, April, July and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Emporia, VA

Average rainfall in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in May
Emporia, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Emporia, VA

Average snowfall in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Emporia, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 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
Emporia, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Emporia, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Emporia, VA

Average UV index in May - Emporia, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Emporia, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Emporia, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Emporia, VA

Average visibility in May - Emporia, 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).

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