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
The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) in April to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). Throughout May, Kanawha Head encounters an average temperature drop to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C).Humidity
In Kanawha Head, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Kanawha Head. Rain falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Kanawha Head. May is the last month it regularly snows in Kanawha Head. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Kanawha Head aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Kanawha Head, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 37.83" (961mm) of snow.Daylight
In Kanawha Head, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 18min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, in Kanawha Head, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Kanawha Head?
What is the average humidity in May in Kanawha Head?
What is the rainiest month in Kanawha Head?
How many days does it rain in May in Kanawha Head?
What is the last month it snows in Kanawha Head?
What is the average length of the day in May in Kanawha Head?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Kanawha Head?
How many hours of sunshine does Kanawha Head have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Kanawha Head?
Average temperature in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Kanawha Head, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 4.33"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 21.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 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 Head, 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: 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 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 7.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Kanawha Head, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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