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
The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C) in April to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) throughout May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Ashton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in May
Ashton, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Ashton, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ashton, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Ashton, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Ashton, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.9"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in May
Ashton, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ashton, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ashton, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ashton, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ashton, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Ashton, WV
- 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ashton, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Ashton, 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).
Ashton, West Virginia, USA
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