May weather forecast
Cheat Lake, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Cheat Lake, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average high of 71.6°F (22°C).

Temperature

May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 50.9°F (10.5°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) 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, Cheat Lake aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cheat Lake, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Cheat Lake, is 71.6°F (22°C) and the average low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 20.5 days. Throughout May, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cheat Lake aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cheat Lake have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cheat Lake?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cheat Lake have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average temperature in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average pressure in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average wind speed in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average humidity in May - Cheat Lake, 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 July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average rainfall in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average snowfall in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cheat Lake, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average UV index in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Cheat Lake, WV

Average visibility in May - Cheat Lake, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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