May weather forecast
Big Sandy, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Big Sandy, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.9°F (22.7°C) and an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in April to a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C). Big Sandy experiences a mean low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Big Sandy. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Big Sandy aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Big Sandy, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 20" (508mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Big Sandy is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:41 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Big Sandy, in May, the average high-temperature is 72.9°F (22.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Big Sandy, in May, it is raining for 19.7 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Big Sandy?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Big Sandy. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Big Sandy aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Big Sandy have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Big Sandy?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What is the UV index intensity 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average temperature in May - Big Sandy, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°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 (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average pressure in May - Big Sandy, 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
Big Sandy, WV

Average wind speed in May - Big Sandy, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average humidity in May - Big Sandy, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average rainfall in May - Big Sandy, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Big Sandy, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average snowfall in May - Big Sandy, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Big Sandy, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Big Sandy, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Big Sandy, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average UV index in May - Big Sandy, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Big Sandy, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Big Sandy, WV

Average visibility in May - Big Sandy, 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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