May weather in Staunton, VA
The average temperature in Staunton in May is 62.1°F (51.6°F–72.7°F). Average precipitation: 4.06 inches.
May is a spring month in Staunton, and is warmer than the annual average of 54.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 4m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
72.7°F
Avg Low
51.6°F
Precipitation
4.06 in
Daylight
14h 4m
May records in Staunton
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 95.0°F (1942) | 28.9°F (1988) | 3.53 in (1897) |
| May 2 | 90.0°F (1942) | 26.1°F (1978) | 1.59 in (1989) |
| May 3 | 89.1°F (1913) | 28.0°F (1978) | 2.61 in (1893) |
| May 4 | 90.0°F (1959) | 27.0°F (1986) | 1.70 in (1987) |
| May 5 | 91.9°F (1930) | 30.0°F (1966) | 2.31 in (2017) |
| May 6 | 90.0°F (1943) | 30.9°F (1910) | 1.54 in (1989) |
| May 7 | 91.0°F (1940) | 28.0°F (1968) | 2.27 in (2013) |
| May 8 | 93.0°F (1930) | 30.0°F (1974) | 2.80 in (1960) |
| May 9 | 93.9°F (1963) | 28.0°F (1947) | 0.73 in (2008) |
| May 10 | 93.0°F (1896) | 28.0°F (1947) | 1.21 in (1932) |
| May 11 | 93.9°F (1896) | 26.1°F (1966) | 0.90 in (2024) |
| May 12 | 91.9°F (1911) | 30.9°F (1913) | 3.31 in (1912) |
| May 13 | 93.9°F (1900) | 32.0°F (1941) | 1.55 in (2025) |
| May 14 | 93.9°F (1956) | 32.0°F (2013) | 1.16 in (1978) |
| May 15 | 93.0°F (1900) | 30.9°F (1910) | 2.05 in (2012) |
| May 16 | 91.9°F (1899) | 30.9°F (1984) | 2.73 in (1942) |
| May 17 | 93.9°F (1896) | 30.0°F (1984) | 1.66 in (1983) |
| May 18 | 93.9°F (1936) | 34.0°F (1973) | 2.08 in (2011) |
| May 19 | 93.0°F (1911) | 34.0°F (2002) | 1.62 in (1894) |
| May 20 | 93.0°F (1934) | 30.9°F (2002) | 1.58 in (2005) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (1934) | 33.1°F (1993) | 2.15 in (1909) |
| May 22 | 93.9°F (1941) | 30.0°F (2002) | 3.25 in (1942) |
| May 23 | 91.0°F (1921) | 35.1°F (2002) | 1.26 in (1908) |
| May 24 | 91.0°F (1901) | 35.1°F (1961) | 1.32 in (1900) |
| May 25 | 90.0°F (1904) | 32.0°F (1967) | 1.88 in (2017) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (1914) | 34.0°F (1988) | 1.10 in (1926) |
| May 27 | 93.9°F (1914) | 35.1°F (1972) | 1.47 in (1917) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (1914) | 30.0°F (1994) | 2.45 in (1960) |
| May 29 | 93.0°F (1941) | 36.0°F (1894) | 1.55 in (2009) |
| May 30 | 93.0°F (1895) | 39.9°F (1932) | 3.86 in (1971) |
| May 31 | 95.0°F (1918) | 36.0°F (1930) | 0.88 in (1904) |