May weather forecast
Rivesville, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Rivesville, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

Rivesville sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Rivesville aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Rivesville, West Virginia, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Rivesville in May has an average high-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Rivesville, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Rivesville aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

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

In Rivesville, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Rivesville?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Rivesville, WV

Average temperature in May - Rivesville, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Rivesville, WV

Average pressure in May - Rivesville, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rivesville, WV

Average wind speed in May - Rivesville, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

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 (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Rivesville, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Rivesville, WV

Average rainfall in May - Rivesville, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Rivesville, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Rivesville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rivesville, WV

Average snowfall in May - Rivesville, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rivesville, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Rivesville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rivesville, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rivesville, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Rivesville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Rivesville, WV

Average UV index in May - Rivesville, 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
Rivesville, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Rivesville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Rivesville, WV

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

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

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