May weather forecast
Maxine, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Maxine, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and an average low of 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Maxine's nighttime temperature during May is consistently averaged at a cool 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Maxine is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Maxine aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Maxine, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Maxine, in May, the average high-temperature is 74.8°F (23.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 54°F (12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Maxine, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Maxine, in May, during 20.1 rainfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Maxine aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Maxine, the average day length in May is 14h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Maxine, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Maxine, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Maxine, WV

Average temperature in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Maxine, WV

Average pressure in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Maxine, WV

Average wind speed in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Maxine, WV

Average humidity in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Maxine, WV

Average rainfall in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Maxine, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Maxine, WV

Average snowfall in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Maxine, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Maxine, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Maxine, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Maxine, WV

Average UV index in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Maxine, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Maxine, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Maxine, WV

Average visibility in May - Maxine, 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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