May weather forecast
Mount Carbon, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Mount Carbon, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.4°F (23°C) and an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) on average during May.

Humidity

In Mount Carbon, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Mount Carbon. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Mount Carbon aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.1 snowfall days, and 22.2" (564mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Mount Carbon, records 73.4°F (23°C), while the low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Mount Carbon is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.8 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 20.8 days. Throughout May, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Mount Carbon aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Carbon have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Mount Carbon is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Mount Carbon, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average temperature in May - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average pressure in May - Mount Carbon, 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
Mount Carbon, WV

Average wind speed in May - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average humidity in May - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average rainfall in May - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average snowfall in May - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Carbon, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average UV index in May - Mount Carbon, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Carbon, 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 34).

Average visibility in May
Mount Carbon, WV

Average visibility in May - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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