May weather forecast
Caretta, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Caretta, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and an average high of 72.9°F (22.7°C).

Temperature

Caretta in May experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). Caretta, during May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.7 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) 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, Caretta aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature during May is 72.9°F (22.7°C) and the low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.7 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Caretta, in May, it is raining for 19.7 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) 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, Caretta aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Caretta have in May?

The average day length in May in Caretta is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Caretta have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Caretta, WV

Average temperature in May - Caretta, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°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 (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in May
Caretta, WV

Average pressure in May - Caretta, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Caretta, WV

Average wind speed in May - Caretta, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Caretta, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Caretta, WV

Average rainfall in May - Caretta, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Caretta, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Caretta, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Caretta, WV

Average snowfall in May - Caretta, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Caretta, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Caretta, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Caretta, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Caretta, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Caretta, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Caretta, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Caretta, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Caretta, WV

Average visibility in May - Caretta, 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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