May weather forecast
Davis, WV

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Weather in May

May is the gateway to early summer in Davis, with substantial increases in temperature highs and lows. The continued decrease in snowfall confirms the city's farewell to the winter season, reaching the yearly minimum with 1.02" (26mm). The sunshine hours maximize to nearly their full summertime length. Concurrently, the rainfall also experiences an increase, maintaining the lushness of the cityscape. From picturesque nature hikes to casual strolls in the park, May invites all to relish its congenial weather and blooming flora.

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a still refreshing 67.5°F (19.7°C). In Davis, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Davis aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.3 snowfall days, and 47.2" (1199mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Davis, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. 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 cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Davis, records 67.5°F (19.7°C), while the low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Davis, in May, during 20.4 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Davis aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

What is the month with 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 reading in May?

In Davis, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value 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
Davis, WV

Average temperature in May - Davis, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Davis, WV

Average pressure in May - Davis, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Davis, WV

Average wind speed in May - Davis, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Davis, WV

Average humidity in May - Davis, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Davis, WV

Average rainfall in May - Davis, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Davis, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Davis, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Davis, WV

Average snowfall in May - Davis, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Davis, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Davis, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Davis, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Davis, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Davis, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Davis, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Davis, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Davis, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
Davis, WV

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

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

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