May weather forecast
Lochgelly, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lochgelly, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.2°F (21.8°C) and min 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). An average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) is recorded during the nights in May in Lochgelly, West Virginia.

Humidity

In Lochgelly, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lochgelly, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lochgelly, West Virginia. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lochgelly aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Lochgelly, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.9 days and aggregates up to 35.28" (896mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lochgelly, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May in Lochgelly, sunrise is at 6:27 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

In May, the average sunshine in Lochgelly is 8.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Lochgelly. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Lochgelly?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lochgelly, West Virginia, during May are 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Lochgelly?

In Lochgelly, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Lochgelly?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Lochgelly?

In Lochgelly, West Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Lochgelly?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Lochgelly. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lochgelly aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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

In Lochgelly, West Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lochgelly?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 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 long on average sun shines in May in Lochgelly?

The average sunshine duration in May in Lochgelly, West Virginia, is 8.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Lochgelly?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Lochgelly?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Lochgelly, West Virginia, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lochgelly, WV

Average temperature in May - Lochgelly, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Lochgelly, WV

Average pressure in May - Lochgelly, 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
Lochgelly, WV

Average wind speed in May - Lochgelly, 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
Lochgelly, WV

Average humidity in May - Lochgelly, 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
Lochgelly, WV

Average rainfall in May - Lochgelly, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Lochgelly, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Lochgelly, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lochgelly, WV

Average snowfall in May - Lochgelly, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lochgelly, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lochgelly, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lochgelly, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Lochgelly, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Lochgelly, WV

Average UV index in May - Lochgelly, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Lochgelly, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Lochgelly, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Lochgelly, WV

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

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

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