May weather forecast
Rock Forge, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Rock Forge, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.6°F (22°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) 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, Rock Forge aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rock Forge, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rock Forge, West Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

May through July, 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Rock Forge, is 71.6°F (22°C) and the average low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Rock Forge is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Rock Forge, in May, during 20.5 rainfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Rock Forge aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rock Forge have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Rock Forge, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Rock Forge?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Rock Forge, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rock Forge, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average pressure in May - Rock Forge, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average wind speed in May - Rock Forge, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average humidity in May - Rock Forge, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

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

Average rainfall in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average rainfall in May - Rock Forge, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Rock Forge, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average snowfall in May - Rock Forge, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Rock Forge, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rock Forge, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Rock Forge, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average UV index in May - Rock Forge, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Rock Forge, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Rock Forge, WV

Average visibility in May - Rock Forge, 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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