May weather forecast
Baxter, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Baxter, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.1°F (22.3°C) and min 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). In the month of May, an average of 51.4°F (10.8°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Baxter is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Baxter, West Virginia. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Baxter aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Baxter, West Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Baxter, West Virginia, is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Baxter in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Baxter, is 72.1°F (22.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Baxter?

The average relative humidity in May in Baxter is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Baxter?

The month with the most rainfall in Baxter is May, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Baxter?

In Baxter, during May, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Baxter?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Baxter, West Virginia. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Baxter aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Baxter?

In Baxter, West Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Baxter?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Baxter, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Baxter have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Baxter is 8.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Baxter?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Baxter?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Baxter is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Baxter, WV

Average temperature in May - Baxter, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Baxter, WV

Average pressure in May - Baxter, 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
Baxter, WV

Average wind speed in May - Baxter, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

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
Baxter, WV

Average humidity in May - Baxter, 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
Baxter, WV

Average rainfall in May - Baxter, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Baxter, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Baxter, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Baxter, WV

Average snowfall in May - Baxter, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Baxter, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Baxter, 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: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Baxter, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Baxter, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Baxter, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Baxter, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Baxter, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Baxter, WV

Average visibility in May - Baxter, 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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