May weather forecast
Minden, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Minden, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

Minden's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Minden experiences an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) in month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity 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

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, 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 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Minden, 71.2°F (21.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.4°F (10.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

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 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Minden, 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?

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

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, 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 8:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Minden, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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 May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Minden, WV

Average temperature in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average pressure in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average wind speed in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average humidity in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average rainfall in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average snowfall in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average UV index in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Minden, 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
Minden, WV

Average visibility in May - Minden, 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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