May weather forecast
Greenville, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Greenville, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.7°F (21.5°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of May, Greenville's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from an enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C) in April to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). Greenville records an average nighttime low of 49.6°F (9.8°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Greenville is 81%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) 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, Greenville aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Greenville, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Greenville, 70.7°F (21.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Greenville, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Greenville aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Greenville have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Greenville, WV

Average temperature in May - Greenville, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°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 (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Greenville, WV

Average pressure in May - Greenville, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"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
Greenville, WV

Average wind speed in May - Greenville, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Greenville, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Greenville, WV

Average rainfall in May - Greenville, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in May
Greenville, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Greenville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Greenville, WV

Average snowfall in May - Greenville, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Greenville, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Greenville, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Greenville, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Greenville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Greenville, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Greenville, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Greenville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Greenville, WV

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

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

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