May weather forecast
Alkires Mills, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Alkires Mills, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.2°F (22.9°C) and an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Alkires Mills's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) to an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C). The average temperature drops to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Alkires Mills aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.9 snowfall days, and 32.17" (817mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Alkires Mills, is 73.2°F (22.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Alkires Mills?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Alkires Mills, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 4.49" (114mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Alkires Mills aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Alkires Mills?

May, July and 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average temperature in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average pressure in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

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

Average wind speed in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average wind speed in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average humidity in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average rainfall in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average snowfall in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average UV index in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Alkires Mills, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Alkires Mills, WV

Average visibility in May - Alkires Mills, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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