Amherst Weather in May

What's the weather like in Amherst (Virginia) in May 2024?

The climate in Amherst during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Amherst and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Amherst weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.6°C 76.2°F
Nightly temperature 10.9°C 51.5°F
Average temperature 17.7°C 63.9°F
Daily sunshine 9.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 96 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 15.9°C 60.6°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Amherst with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Amherst

Amherst average temperature in May

May rainfall

Amherst average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Amherst average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Amherst in May 2024.

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Amherst weather stats

Amherst weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30°C 86°F
Driest month: January 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: June 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 6.5°C 43.7°F
Wettest month: July 100mm 3.9ins
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