Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
As April transitions into May, Buckhannon sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). In May, the temperature drops to an average of 51.4°F (10.8°C) at night.Humidity
In Buckhannon, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buckhannon aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Buckhannon, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Buckhannon, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 4.33"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Buckhannon, 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 February (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buckhannon, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 7.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Buckhannon, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Buckhannon, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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