May weather forecast
Wellsburg, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Wellsburg, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 55.2°F (12.9°C) and max 73.6°F (23.1°C).

Temperature

May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a warm 73.6°F (23.1°C). During the nights in May, Wellsburg experiences a consistent average temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Humidity

In Wellsburg, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Wellsburg, is 73.6°F (23.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Wellsburg, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Wellsburg, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Wellsburg, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Wellsburg, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Wellsburg, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:55 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Wellsburg?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average temperature in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average pressure in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average wind speed in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average humidity in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average rainfall in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average snowfall in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average UV index in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Wellsburg, KY

Average visibility in May - Wellsburg, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).

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