May weather forecast
Saxon, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Saxon, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73°F (22.8°C) and 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

Saxon's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature dips to a cool 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Saxon is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) 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, Saxon aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Saxon, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.3 days and aggregates up to 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, in Saxon, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Saxon is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, in Saxon, the average high-temperature is 73°F (22.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Saxon?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Saxon, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Saxon aggregates 0.08" (2mm) 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?

On the first day of May in Saxon, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Saxon, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Saxon, WV

Average pressure in May - Saxon, 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
Saxon, WV

Average wind speed in May - Saxon, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

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 (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Saxon, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Saxon, WV

Average rainfall in May - Saxon, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Saxon, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Saxon, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Saxon, WV

Average snowfall in May - Saxon, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
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Average snowfall days in May - Saxon, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Saxon, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Saxon, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Saxon, WV

Average UV index in May - Saxon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Saxon, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Saxon, WV

Average visibility in May - Saxon, 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).

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