May weather forecast
Buckeye, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buckeye, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 70°F (21.1°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, changing from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). Throughout May, Buckeye acknowledges a distinct difference between its daytime highs and the steady low average of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Buckeye, West Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.9 rainfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Buckeye aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.4 snowfall days, and 15.75" (400mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Buckeye is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 70°F (21.1°C) and a low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Buckeye, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Buckeye?

In Buckeye, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buckeye aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Buckeye have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Buckeye, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Buckeye, WV

Average temperature in May - Buckeye, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 70°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Buckeye, WV

Average pressure in May - Buckeye, 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
Buckeye, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Buckeye, WV

Average humidity in May - Buckeye, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Buckeye, WV

Average rainfall in May - Buckeye, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in May
Buckeye, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Buckeye, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buckeye, WV

Average snowfall in May - Buckeye, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Buckeye, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Buckeye, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buckeye, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buckeye, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Buckeye, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Buckeye, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Buckeye, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Buckeye, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and November (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Buckeye, WV

Average visibility in May - Buckeye, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (4mi).

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