Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
West Point experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Throughout May, West Point records an average temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) at night.Humidity
In West Point, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In West Point, during May, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.6 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Point aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In West Point, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.On the first day of May in West Point, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in May
West Point, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in May
West Point, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
West Point, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
West Point, PA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (73%).
Average rainfall in May
West Point, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
West Point, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Point, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Point, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Point, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Point, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
Average UV index in May
West Point, PA
- 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
West Point, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
West Point, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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