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
May comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). Despite the high peak temperatures, Shively witnesses an average nighttime cooling to a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.8 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in May
Shively, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Shively, 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
Shively, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Shively, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Shively, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in May
Shively, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shively, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shively, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shively, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shively, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Shively, 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
Shively, 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 33).
Average visibility in May
Shively, 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).
Shively, West Virginia, USA
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