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Short Pump weather in May (United States of America)

How does the May weather in Short Pump compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

May in Short Pump generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Short Pump in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 289 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Short Pump climate page with graphs.

 

Short Pump, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 289 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 65% *  
Data from: Richmond, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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