May weather forecast
Ballard, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Ballard, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.6°F (22°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

Ballard in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) in April to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). Nightfall in May introduces a considerable dip in temperature, settling at an average of 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ballard aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Ballard, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 13.46" (342mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ballard, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ballard in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 71.6°F (22°C) and 50°F (10°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Ballard, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) 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, Ballard aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May in Ballard is 14h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Ballard, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ballard have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Ballard is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ballard, WV

Average temperature in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Ballard, WV

Average pressure in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ballard, WV

Average wind speed in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Ballard, WV

Average humidity in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Ballard, WV

Average rainfall in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in May
Ballard, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ballard, WV

Average snowfall in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ballard, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ballard, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Ballard, WV

Average UV index in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Ballard, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Ballard, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Ballard, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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