May weather forecast
Gip, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Gip, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Gip in May sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Throughout May, Gip witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.5 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) 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, Gip aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gip, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gip during May are 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.5 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Gip, West Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 21.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gip aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gip have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Gip?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Gip, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gip, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Gip, WV

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gip, WV

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

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 (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Gip, WV

Average humidity in May - Gip, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Gip, WV

Average rainfall in May - Gip, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Gip, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Gip, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gip, WV

Average snowfall in May - Gip, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gip, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gip, WV

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Gip, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Gip, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Gip, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Gip, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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