May weather forecast
Kingwood, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Kingwood, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.8°F (9.9°C) and an average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C) in April to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). An average temperature of 49.8°F (9.9°C) is recorded in Kingwood during the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) 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, Kingwood aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kingwood, there are 71.1 snowfall days, and 43.5" (1105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kingwood is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Kingwood, West Virginia, is 8.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Kingwood. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Kingwood?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kingwood are 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Kingwood?

In Kingwood, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

What is the rainiest month in Kingwood?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Kingwood, West Virginia. Rain falls for 21.6 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Kingwood in May?

In Kingwood, in May, it is raining for 21.6 days, with typically 4.09" (104mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Kingwood?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Kingwood. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Kingwood aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Kingwood?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Kingwood?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Kingwood?

In Kingwood, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Kingwood?

The months with the highest UV index in Kingwood are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Kingwood?

In Kingwood, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kingwood, WV

Average temperature in May - Kingwood, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Kingwood, WV

Average pressure in May - Kingwood, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Kingwood, WV

Average wind speed in May - Kingwood, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Kingwood, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Kingwood, WV

Average rainfall in May - Kingwood, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Kingwood, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Kingwood, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kingwood, WV

Average snowfall in May - Kingwood, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Kingwood, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kingwood, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kingwood, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Kingwood, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6 days).

Average UV index in May
Kingwood, WV

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Kingwood, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Kingwood, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Kingwood, WV

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

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

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