May weather forecast
Pickens, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Pickens, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average high of 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's mild 55.8°F (13.2°C) to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Pickens aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Pickens, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.8 days and aggregates up to 36.5" (927mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Pickens is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, in Pickens, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Pickens, the average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Pickens, 65.1°F (18.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.9°F (8.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Pickens, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Pickens?

In Pickens, in May, during 20.1 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Pickens aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pickens have in May?

In Pickens, the average day length in May is 14h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pickens have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Pickens is 7.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Pickens, WV

Average temperature in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Pickens, WV

Average pressure in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Pickens, WV

Average wind speed in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Pickens, WV

Average humidity in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Pickens, WV

Average rainfall in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

Average rainfall days in May
Pickens, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pickens, WV

Average snowfall in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pickens, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pickens, 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: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pickens, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Pickens, WV

Average UV index in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Pickens, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in May
Pickens, WV

Average visibility in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

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

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