May weather forecast
Craigsville, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Craigsville, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and an average low of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C) in April to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). Craigsville witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.4 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) 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, Craigsville aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.4 snowfall days, and 37.4" (950mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Craigsville in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Craigsville, records 69.3°F (20.7°C), while the low-temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the rainiest month in Craigsville?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.4 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Craigsville, in May, it is raining for 23.4 days, with typically 4.49" (114mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Craigsville, West Virginia. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Craigsville aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Craigsville have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Craigsville, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Craigsville, WV

Average pressure in May - Craigsville, 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
Craigsville, WV

Average wind speed in May - Craigsville, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Craigsville, WV

Average humidity in May - Craigsville, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Craigsville, WV

Average rainfall in May - Craigsville, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Craigsville, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Craigsville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 23.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Craigsville, WV

Average snowfall in May - Craigsville, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Craigsville, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Craigsville, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Craigsville, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Craigsville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Craigsville, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Craigsville, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Craigsville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Craigsville, WV

Average visibility in May - Craigsville, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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