May weather forecast
Coal Mountain, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Coal Mountain, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73°F (22.8°C) and an average low of 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Coal Mountain sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Coal Mountain experiences an average temperature drop to a cool 52°F (11.1°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Coal Mountain is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) 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, Coal Mountain aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Coal Mountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Coal Mountain, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Coal Mountain, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Coal Mountain in May has an average high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Coal Mountain is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Coal Mountain. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Coal Mountain, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Coal Mountain aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Coal Mountain?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Coal Mountain?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average temperature in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°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 (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average pressure in May - Coal Mountain, 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
Coal Mountain, WV

Average wind speed in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average humidity in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average rainfall in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average snowfall in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Coal Mountain, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average UV index in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Coal Mountain, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Coal Mountain, WV

Average visibility in May - Coal Mountain, 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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