May weather in Petersburg, VA
The average temperature in Petersburg in May is 66.6°F (55.0°F–78.2°F). Average precipitation: 4.37 inches.
May is a spring month in Petersburg, and is warmer than the annual average of 58.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 60m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
78.2°F
Avg Low
55.0°F
Precipitation
4.37 in
Daylight
13h 60m
May records in Petersburg
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 88.0°F (2007) | 37.9°F (2018) | 0.42 in (2016) |
| May 2 | 90.0°F (2007) | 39.0°F (2008) | 1.95 in (2004) |
| May 3 | 90.0°F (2010) | 41.0°F (2004) | 0.33 in (2007) |
| May 4 | 90.0°F (2021) | 39.9°F (2004) | 1.20 in (2024) |
| May 5 | 87.1°F (2003) | 43.0°F (2011) | 1.78 in (2017) |
| May 6 | 88.0°F (2010) | 42.1°F (2005) | 1.13 in (2006) |
| May 7 | 90.0°F (2004) | 42.1°F (2005) | 1.13 in (2006) |
| May 8 | 90.0°F (2024) | 36.0°F (2020) | 0.95 in (1984) |
| May 9 | 89.1°F (2014) | 33.1°F (2020) | 2.17 in (2008) |
| May 10 | 90.0°F (2014) | 35.1°F (2020) | 1.49 in (2012) |
| May 11 | 87.1°F (2018) | 39.0°F (2020) | 0.58 in (2006) |
| May 12 | 91.9°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2021) | 2.35 in (1981) |
| May 13 | 91.9°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2021) | 1.70 in (2025) |
| May 14 | 93.0°F (2014) | 37.0°F (2013) | 2.10 in (2024) |
| May 15 | 89.1°F (2010) | 37.9°F (2013) | 1.57 in (2005) |
| May 16 | 90.0°F (2025) | 41.0°F (2016) | 2.26 in (2018) |
| May 17 | 91.9°F (2017) | 46.9°F (2021) | 1.22 in (2016) |
| May 18 | 93.0°F (2015) | 48.0°F (2021) | 1.63 in (2018) |
| May 19 | 91.9°F (2019) | 43.0°F (2009) | 1.58 in (2013) |
| May 20 | 95.0°F (2022) | 42.1°F (2009) | 0.55 in (1981) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (2022) | 43.0°F (2009) | 1.20 in (2015) |
| May 22 | 91.9°F (2021) | 43.0°F (2009) | 1.00 in (1983) |
| May 23 | 91.9°F (2021) | 45.0°F (2006) | 1.96 in (1985) |
| May 24 | 93.0°F (2019) | 50.0°F (2006) | 1.20 in (1985) |
| May 25 | 90.0°F (2004) | 42.1°F (2013) | 2.05 in (2003) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (2021) | 43.0°F (2013) | 0.62 in (2004) |
| May 27 | 95.0°F (2021) | 45.0°F (2013) | 1.03 in (2025) |
| May 28 | 93.9°F (2019) | 48.0°F (2013) | 1.25 in (1981) |
| May 29 | 93.9°F (2019) | 43.0°F (2021) | 1.98 in (1984) |
| May 30 | 95.0°F (2006) | 46.0°F (2008) | 1.52 in (1980) |
| May 31 | 93.9°F (2011) | 48.0°F (2021) | 0.82 in (2019) |