Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). A stark contrast in day to night temperatures can be seen in May, with an average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).Humidity
In Gilkerson, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.6 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Gilkerson, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 16min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 76.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Gilkerson, 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 (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gilkerson, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Gilkerson, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
Gilkerson, West Virginia, USA
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