May weather forecast
Great Falls, VA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Great Falls, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Great Falls's temperature drops to an average low of 55.6°F (13.1°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Great Falls is 75%.

Rainfall

In Great Falls, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Great Falls, Virginia, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Great Falls, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, in Great Falls, Virginia, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Great Falls, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Great Falls. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Great Falls?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Great Falls, is 74.8°F (23.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Great Falls?

In May, the average relative humidity in Great Falls, Virginia, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Great Falls?

In Great Falls, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Great Falls?

In Great Falls, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Great Falls in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Great Falls have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Great Falls?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Great Falls, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Great Falls?

The average sunshine duration in May in Great Falls, Virginia, is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Great Falls?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Great Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Great Falls, VA

Average temperature in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Great Falls, VA

Average pressure in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Great Falls, VA

Average wind speed in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Great Falls, VA

Average humidity in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Great Falls, VA

Average rainfall in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in May
Great Falls, VA

Average rainfall days in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Great Falls, VA

Average snowfall in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Great Falls, VA

Average snowfall days in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Great Falls, VA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Great Falls, VA

Average sunshine days in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Great Falls, VA

Average UV index in May - Great Falls, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Great Falls, VA

Average cloud cover in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Great Falls, VA

Average visibility in May - Great Falls, VA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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