May weather forecast
Bright, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bright, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Bright's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). May brings an average low-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) to Bright.

Humidity

In Bright, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bright aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bright, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May in Bright, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In Bright, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, in Bright, the average high-temperature is 74.8°F (23.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Bright, during May, the rain falls for 21.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Bright?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bright aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bright have in May?

In May, the average day length in Bright is 14h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Bright?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bright have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

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 hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Bright, WV

Average temperature in May - Bright, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Bright, WV

Average pressure in May - Bright, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bright, WV

Average wind speed in May - Bright, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Bright, WV

Average humidity in May - Bright, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Bright, WV

Average rainfall in May - Bright, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Bright, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Bright, 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 November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bright, WV

Average snowfall in May - Bright, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bright, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Bright, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bright, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bright, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Bright, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Bright, WV

Average UV index in May - Bright, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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
Bright, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Bright, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Bright, WV

Average visibility in May - Bright, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

Bright, West Virginia, USA

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