May weather forecast
Oceana, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Oceana, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 73°F (22.8°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Oceana sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Oceana aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Oceana, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Oceana, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Oceana is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Oceana, is 73°F (22.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Oceana, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Oceana aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oceana have in May?

In Oceana, the average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

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 6:06 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Oceana, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

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 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Oceana is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Oceana, WV

Average temperature in May - Oceana, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°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 (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°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 (24.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Oceana, WV

Average pressure in May - Oceana, 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
Oceana, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Oceana, WV

Average humidity in May - Oceana, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

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

Average rainfall in May
Oceana, WV

Average rainfall in May - Oceana, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Oceana, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Oceana, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Oceana, WV

Average snowfall in May - Oceana, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Oceana, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Oceana, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Oceana, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Oceana, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Oceana, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Oceana, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Oceana, WV

Average visibility in May - Oceana, 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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