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
May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in April to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). An average low-temperature of 51.6°F (10.9°C) marks the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Basnettville are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Basnettville aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.1 snowfall days, and 24.21" (615mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
May and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 72.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
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 (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 4.53"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 21.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Basnettville, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Basnettville, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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