May weather forecast
Northfork, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Northfork, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.2°F (11.2°C) and max 72.9°F (22.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Northfork's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). In May, the temperature drops to an average of 52.2°F (11.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Northfork aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Northfork, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Northfork, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Northfork, the average high-temperature is 72.9°F (22.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Northfork?

In May, the rain falls for 19.7 days. Throughout May, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Northfork have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Northfork have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Northfork, WV

Average temperature in May - Northfork, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in May
Northfork, WV

Average pressure in May - Northfork, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Northfork, WV

Average wind speed in May - Northfork, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Northfork, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in May
Northfork, WV

Average rainfall in May - Northfork, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Northfork, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Northfork, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Northfork, WV

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Northfork, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Northfork, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Northfork, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Northfork, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Northfork, WV

Average UV index in May - Northfork, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Northfork, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Northfork, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Northfork, WV

Average visibility in May - Northfork, 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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