May weather forecast
Brenton, WV

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

As Brenton transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) in April to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Brenton experiences a mean temperature of 52°F (11.1°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Brenton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Brenton, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
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 6:06 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Brenton, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. 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. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Brenton, records 73°F (22.8°C), while the low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Brenton?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Brenton, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Brenton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Brenton have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Brenton?

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 6:06 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.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Brenton, WV

Average temperature in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average pressure in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average wind speed in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average humidity in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average rainfall in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average snowfall in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average UV index in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Brenton, 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
Brenton, WV

Average visibility in May - Brenton, 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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