May weather forecast
Layland, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Layland, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and an average high of 71.4°F (21.9°C).

Temperature

Layland's transition into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in April to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). Layland throughout May, records an average low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.2 days and accumulates 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Layland. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Layland aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.4 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In Layland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Layland?

In Layland, in May, the average high-temperature is 71.4°F (21.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Layland, during May, the rain falls for 20.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Layland aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Layland, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Layland?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Layland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Layland, WV

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

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Layland, WV

Average pressure in May - Layland, 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
Layland, WV

Average wind speed in May - Layland, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Layland, WV

Average humidity in May - Layland, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Layland, WV

Average rainfall in May - Layland, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

Average rainfall days in May
Layland, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Layland, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Layland, WV

Average snowfall in May - Layland, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Layland, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Layland, 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
Layland, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Layland, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Layland, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Layland, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Layland, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Layland, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Layland, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Layland, WV

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

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

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