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
The average high-temperature increases in May, moving from an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) at night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Shelton is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Shelton, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Shelton. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Shelton aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.1 snowfall days, and 22.2" (564mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Shelton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, in Shelton, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Shelton is 9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Shelton in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Shelton?
What is the rainiest month in Shelton?
How much does it rain in Shelton in May?
What is the last month it snows in Shelton?
How many hours of daylight does Shelton have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Shelton?
How many hours of sunshine does Shelton have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Shelton?
Average temperature in May
Shelton, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Shelton, 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
Shelton, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Shelton, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Shelton, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Shelton, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shelton, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shelton, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shelton, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shelton, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Shelton, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Shelton, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Shelton, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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