May Rainfall and Precipitation in The Shenandoah Valley

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in May.

The Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in May ranging from moderate in Harrisonburg with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rainfall to high in Luray with 119 mm (4.7 in) of rainfall.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Shenandoah Valley precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America receive in May?

Rainfall in Harrisonburg during May is on the lighter side, averaging about 92 mm (3.6 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America in May?

Rainfall in Harrisonburg typically falls on roughly 15 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

May is generally a drier month for the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Luray tops the wettest-cities list in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 119 mm (4.7 in).

What is the driest city in May in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America?

In our records, Harrisonburg stands out as the driest city in the Shenandoah Valley, the United States of America for May, averaging just 92 mm (3.6 in).

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