May weather forecast
Fairlea, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Fairlea, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.8°F (21°C) and an average low of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). Fairlea observes an average nighttime temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 22.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) 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, Fairlea aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 69.8°F (21°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Fairlea. Rain falls for 22.1 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fairlea, in May, during 22.1 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) 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, Fairlea aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairlea have in May?

In Fairlea, West Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

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 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Fairlea, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fairlea, WV

Average temperature in May - Fairlea, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Fairlea, WV

Average pressure in May - Fairlea, 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
Fairlea, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Fairlea, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Fairlea, WV

Average rainfall in May - Fairlea, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Fairlea, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Fairlea, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fairlea, WV

Average snowfall in May - Fairlea, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fairlea, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairlea, 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: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fairlea, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Fairlea, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7 days).

Average UV index in May
Fairlea, WV

Average UV index in May - Fairlea, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Fairlea, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Fairlea, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
Fairlea, WV

Average visibility in May - Fairlea, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

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

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