May weather forecastBuchanan, VA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Buchanan, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.5°F (11.4°C) and max 74.7°F (23.7°C).Temperature
As April transitions into May, Buchanan sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C) to a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C). May in Buchanan, marked by an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C), indicates a large temperature drop from the daytime peak.Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Buchanan.Daylight
In Buchanan, Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.On the first day of May in Buchanan, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Buchanan is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Buchanan. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Buchanan, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 74.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Buchanan, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Buchanan, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Buchanan, VA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Buchanan, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").
Average rainfall days in May
Buchanan, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Buchanan, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Buchanan, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Buchanan, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Buchanan, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Buchanan, 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
Buchanan, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Buchanan, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
