May weather forecast
Barrett, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Barrett, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52°F (11.1°C) and an average high of 73°F (22.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in April to a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C). The month of May records an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Barrett. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Barrett aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.3 snowfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Barrett, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Barrett, in May, the average high-temperature is 73°F (22.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Barrett?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Barrett, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) 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, Barrett aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Barrett have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Barrett?

May through 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Barrett, WV

Average temperature in May - Barrett, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Barrett, WV

Average pressure in May - Barrett, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"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
Barrett, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Barrett, WV

Average humidity in May - Barrett, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Barrett, WV

Average rainfall in May - Barrett, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Barrett, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Barrett, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Barrett, WV

Average snowfall in May - Barrett, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Barrett, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Barrett, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Barrett, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Barrett, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Barrett, WV

Average UV index in May - Barrett, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Barrett, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Barrett, 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 35).

Average visibility in May
Barrett, WV

Average visibility in May - Barrett, 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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