May weather forecast
Newton, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Newton, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). The low-temperature averages to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Newton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Newton, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.8 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In Newton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

Newton in May has an average high-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Newton?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Newton, in May, during 21.3 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Newton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Newton have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Newton, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Newton have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Newton?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Newton, WV

Average temperature in May - Newton, 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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Newton, WV

Average pressure in May - Newton, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Newton, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Newton, WV

Average humidity in May - Newton, 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 and August (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Newton, WV

Average rainfall in May - Newton, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Newton, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Newton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Newton, WV

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Newton, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Newton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 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
Newton, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Newton, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Newton, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Newton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Newton, WV

Average UV index in May - Newton, 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
Newton, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Newton, WV

Average visibility in May - Newton, 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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