Weather in May
May is a vibrant month for
West Virginia, setting the stage for the impending summer. With temperatures comfortably nestled between 50°F (10°C) to 70°F (21.1°C), May offers a blend of warm days and mild nights. The eastern highlands, including locations like Snowshoe, bask in the mellow warmth, their terrains now completely free from the remnants of winter. Elkins, on the other hand, begins to resonate with the buzz of summer activities, its greenery lush and thriving under the benevolent sun.
Contrasted with
April, May displays a more consistent warmth, indicative of the state transitioning from spring's embrace to summer's touch. The sunlight hours increase, bathing West Virginia in a golden hue, and the once frequent foggy episodes become even scarcer.
With the culmination of May, there's an eager anticipation of
June's summer heat, drawing both locals and tourists to the state's many outdoor attractions and natural wonders.
- Charleston - May »
On the last day of the month, in Charleston sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT. May is the last month it regularly snows in Charleston, West Virginia. - Huntington - May »
The month with the most rainfall in Huntington is May, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Huntington, West Virginia, in May, during 18.7 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Parkersburg - May »
The month with the most rainfall in Parkersburg is May, when the rain falls for 19.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. In Parkersburg, West Virginia, in May, it is raining for 19.5 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Morgantown - May »
The month with the most rainfall in Morgantown, West Virginia, is May, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Morgantown is May, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation. - Wheeling - May »
The month with the most rainfall in Wheeling is May, when the rain falls for 19.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Wheeling, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) to a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C). - Weirton - May »
The month with the most rainfall in Weirton is May, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Weirton, West Virginia, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT. - Fairmont - May »
The month with the most rainfall in Fairmont is May, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation. May is the last month it regularly snows in Fairmont, West Virginia. - Martinsburg - May »
In Martinsburg in May, during 14 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the highest humidity in Martinsburg are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%. - Beckley - May »
During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Beckley aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Beckley, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.8 days and aggregates up to 39.41" (1001mm) of snow. - Clarksburg - May »
May is the last month it regularly snows in Clarksburg, West Virginia. In Clarksburg, during May, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation. - South Charleston - May »
The month with the most rainfall in South Charleston is May, when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation. In South Charleston, West Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation. - Vienna - May »
The month with the most rainfall in Vienna, West Virginia, is May, when the rain falls for 19.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Vienna, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.