Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the onset of May, Ripley's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C) to a warm 75.2°F (24°C). During May, Ripley observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Ripley. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ripley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Ripley, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Ripley, 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
Ripley, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Ripley, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Ripley, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Ripley, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ripley, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ripley, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ripley, 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: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ripley, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Ripley, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ripley, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Ripley, 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).
Ripley, West Virginia, USA
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