May weather forecast
Lansing, WV

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

Lansing sees a rise in temperature during May, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Lansing is May, when the rain falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 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, Lansing 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 May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Lansing, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lansing in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Lansing, records 72.1°F (22.3°C), while the low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Lansing, during May, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lansing have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lansing have in May?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average pressure in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average wind speed in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average humidity in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average rainfall in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average snowfall in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lansing, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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
Lansing, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average UV index in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, WV

Average visibility in May - Lansing, 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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