May weather forecast
Kanawha Falls, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Kanawha Falls, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of May marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 62.6°F (17°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). The average low-temperature during May nights is a fresh 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.4 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Kanawha Falls aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.4 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In Kanawha Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Kanawha Falls, 72.1°F (22.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 52°F (11.1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Kanawha Falls?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Kanawha Falls, in May, during 20.4 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Kanawha Falls?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Kanawha Falls aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kanawha Falls have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Kanawha Falls is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Kanawha Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average temperature in May - Kanawha Falls, 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 (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average pressure in May - Kanawha Falls, 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
Kanawha Falls, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average humidity in May - Kanawha Falls, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average rainfall in May - Kanawha Falls, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Kanawha Falls, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average snowfall in May - Kanawha Falls, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Kanawha Falls, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kanawha Falls, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Kanawha Falls, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average UV index in May - Kanawha Falls, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Kanawha Falls, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Kanawha Falls, WV

Average visibility in May - Kanawha Falls, 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).

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