May weather forecast
Ridersville, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Ridersville, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.1°F (22.3°C) and min 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C) to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Ridersville experiences a steady low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) throughout May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ridersville, West Virginia, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ridersville is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, in Ridersville, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ridersville, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ridersville are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Ridersville?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ridersville, West Virginia, are 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Ridersville?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Ridersville?

The month with the most rainfall in Ridersville, West Virginia, is May, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ridersville in May?

In Ridersville, in May, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ridersville?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Ridersville in May?

In May, in Ridersville, West Virginia, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Ridersville?

The average day length in May in Ridersville is 14h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ridersville?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ridersville, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ridersville?

In Ridersville, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Ridersville?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Ridersville?

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

Average temperature in May - Ridersville, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°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 (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Ridersville, WV

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ridersville, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Ridersville, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Ridersville, WV

Average rainfall in May - Ridersville, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in May
Ridersville, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Ridersville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ridersville, WV

Average snowfall in May - Ridersville, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ridersville, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Ridersville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ridersville, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ridersville, WV

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Ridersville, WV

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Ridersville, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Ridersville, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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