May weather forecast
Fayetteville, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Fayetteville, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). May nights observe an average temperature dip to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) 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, Fayetteville aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Fayetteville are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Fayetteville, is 71.2°F (21.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Fayetteville is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Fayetteville. Rain falls for 21.8 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout May, 3.9" (99mm) 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, Fayetteville aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fayetteville have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fayetteville have 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 Fayetteville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fayetteville, WV

Average temperature in May - Fayetteville, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Fayetteville, WV

Average pressure in May - Fayetteville, 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
Fayetteville, WV

Average wind speed in May - Fayetteville, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

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

Average humidity in May
Fayetteville, WV

Average humidity in May - Fayetteville, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Fayetteville, WV

Average rainfall in May - Fayetteville, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Fayetteville, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Fayetteville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fayetteville, WV

Average snowfall in May - Fayetteville, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fayetteville, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fayetteville, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fayetteville, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Fayetteville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Fayetteville, WV

Average UV index in May - Fayetteville, 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
Fayetteville, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Fayetteville, WV

Average visibility in May - Fayetteville, 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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