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, Shanks experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in April to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). Nightly average temperatures in May reveal a significant dip from daytime highs, registering a consistent a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Shanks aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.2 snowfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Shanks, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, in Shanks, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
In Shanks, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Shanks in May?
What is the average humidity in May?
What is the rainiest month?
How many days does it rain in May?
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How many hours of daylight does Shanks have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Shanks, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.5°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 (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Shanks, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Shanks, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Shanks, WV
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Shanks, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
Shanks, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shanks, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shanks, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shanks, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shanks, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Shanks, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Shanks, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Shanks, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).
Shanks, West Virginia, USA
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