May weather forecast
Rupert, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rupert, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). The mean low-temperature during May nights in Rupert is a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Humidity

In Rupert, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Rupert aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Rupert, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.2 days and aggregates up to 32.83" (834mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Rupert is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, in Rupert, the average high-temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.1°F (9.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Rupert, West Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Rupert aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rupert, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rupert, WV

Average temperature in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Rupert, WV

Average pressure in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rupert, WV

Average wind speed in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Rupert, WV

Average humidity in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Rupert, WV

Average rainfall in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Rupert, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rupert, WV

Average snowfall in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rupert, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rupert, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Rupert, WV

Average UV index in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Rupert, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Rupert, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
Rupert, WV

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

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

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