May weather forecast
Fort Grand, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fort Grand, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Fort Grand temperatures generally rest at a low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) during the May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Fort Grand, West Virginia, is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Grand. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fort Grand aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Fort Grand, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 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 are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature during May is 72.1°F (22.3°C) and the low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Fort Grand, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Fort Grand?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fort Grand aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Grand have in May?

In Fort Grand, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:41 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 July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Fort Grand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average temperature in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average pressure in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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
Fort Grand, WV

Average wind speed in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

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 (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average humidity in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average rainfall in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average snowfall in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Grand, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average UV index in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Grand, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Fort Grand, WV

Average visibility in May - Fort Grand, 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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