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
Canaan, West Virginia, in May sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) in April to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). Canaan registers a consistent average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Canaan. Rain falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) 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, Canaan 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 Canaan, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 18min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, in Canaan, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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
Canaan, 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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