May weather forecastForest, VA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Forest, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 76.5°F (24.7°C) and min 55°F (12.8°C).Temperature
May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 67.5°F (19.7°C) to a warm 76.5°F (24.7°C). During the nights in May, Forest observes an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Forest, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Forest, VA
- Average high temperature in May: 76.5°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 (42.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Forest, VA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Forest, VA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Forest, VA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Forest, VA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in May
Forest, VA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Forest, VA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Forest, VA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Forest, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Forest, VA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Forest, 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
Forest, VA
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Forest, VA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
