May weather forecast
Ashford, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Ashford, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). May brings Ashford a consistent average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ashford aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Ashford, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 14.65" (372mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ashford, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Ashford, is 74.8°F (23.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 54°F (12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Ashford, during May, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Ashford aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ashford have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ashford?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Ashford, WV

Average temperature in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Ashford, WV

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ashford, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Ashford, WV

Average humidity in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Ashford, WV

Average rainfall in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Ashford, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ashford, WV

Average snowfall in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ashford, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ashford, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ashford, WV
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ashford, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Ashford, WV

Average UV index in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Ashford, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Ashford, WV

Average visibility in May - Ashford, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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