May weather forecast
Peterstown, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Peterstown, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.6°F (22°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Peterstown's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). Peterstown sees a consistent average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C) in May, indicating a substantial decrease from the day's temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Peterstown is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) 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, Peterstown aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Peterstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 13.46" (342mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Peterstown in May?

In Peterstown, in May, the average high-temperature is 71.6°F (22°C), and the average low-temperature is 50°F (10°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Peterstown?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Peterstown?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Peterstown. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Peterstown?

In Peterstown, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Peterstown?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Peterstown. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Peterstown aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Peterstown have in May?

In Peterstown, the average day length in May is 14h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Peterstown?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Peterstown have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Peterstown, West Virginia, is 9.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Peterstown?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Peterstown is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Peterstown, WV

Average temperature in May - Peterstown, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Peterstown, WV

Average pressure in May - Peterstown, 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
Peterstown, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Peterstown, WV

Average humidity in May - Peterstown, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Peterstown, WV

Average rainfall in May - Peterstown, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in May
Peterstown, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Peterstown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Peterstown, WV

Average snowfall in May - Peterstown, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Peterstown, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Peterstown, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Peterstown, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Peterstown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Peterstown, WV

Average UV index in May - Peterstown, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Peterstown, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Peterstown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Peterstown, WV

Average visibility in May - Peterstown, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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