May weather forecast
Chester, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Chester, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.9°F (25.5°C) and an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Chester's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) to a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C). During May, Chester witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, in Chester, Virginia, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Chester is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May in Chester, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

In Chester, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Chester?

In Chester, 77.9°F (25.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 58.6°F (14.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Chester?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Chester in May?

In Chester, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Chester?

May through October are months without snowfall in Chester.

Does it snow in Chester in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Chester have in May?

The average day length in May in Chester, Virginia, is 14h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Chester?

On the first day of May in Chester, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Chester?

The average sunshine duration in May in Chester is 9.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Chester?

In Chester, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Chester, VA

Average temperature in May - Chester, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Chester, VA

Average pressure in May - Chester, 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
Chester, VA

Average wind speed in May - Chester, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Chester, VA

Average humidity in May - Chester, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Chester, VA

Average rainfall in May - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in May
Chester, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Chester, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Chester, VA

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

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Chester, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Chester, VA

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

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Chester, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Chester, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Chester, VA

Average UV index in May - Chester, VA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Chester, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Chester, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

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
Chester, VA

Average visibility in May - Chester, 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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