May weather forecast
West Portsmouth, OH

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in West Portsmouth, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average high of 75.2°F (24°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). May nights in West Portsmouth are marked by an average temperature drop to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

In West Portsmouth, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in West Portsmouth, Ohio. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In West Portsmouth, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In West Portsmouth, Ohio, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of May in West Portsmouth, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:50 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in West Portsmouth is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in West Portsmouth. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in West Portsmouth?

The average high-temperature, in May, in West Portsmouth, is 75.2°F (24°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in West Portsmouth?

The average relative humidity in May in West Portsmouth, Ohio, is 78%.

What is the wettest month in West Portsmouth?

May is the month with the most rainfall in West Portsmouth, Ohio. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in West Portsmouth?

In West Portsmouth, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in West Portsmouth?

In West Portsmouth, Ohio, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in West Portsmouth in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does West Portsmouth have in May?

In West Portsmouth, the average day length in May is 14h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in West Portsmouth?

On the first day of May in West Portsmouth, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:50 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in West Portsmouth?

The average sunshine duration in May in West Portsmouth, Ohio, is 9.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in West Portsmouth?

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

How high is the UV index in May in West Portsmouth?

In West Portsmouth, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average temperature in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average pressure in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average wind speed in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average humidity in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average rainfall in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average rainfall days in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average snowfall in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average snowfall days in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
West Portsmouth, OH

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • 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: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average sunshine days in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average UV index in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • 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
West Portsmouth, OH

Average cloud cover in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
West Portsmouth, OH

Average visibility in May - West Portsmouth, OH
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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