May weather forecast
Short Creek, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Short Creek, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

As Short Creek enters May, the average high-temperature increases from the a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) of April to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). Short Creek observes an average low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Short Creek. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Short Creek aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 9.96" (253mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Short Creek are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and a low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Short Creek?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Short Creek, in May, during 18.4 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Short Creek aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Short Creek have in May?

In Short Creek, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What are the months with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Short Creek, WV

Average temperature in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Short Creek, WV

Average pressure in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Short Creek, WV

Average wind speed in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Short Creek, WV

Average humidity in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Short Creek, WV

Average rainfall in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

Average rainfall days in May
Short Creek, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Short Creek, 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 January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Short Creek, WV

Average snowfall in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Short Creek, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Short Creek, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Short Creek, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Short Creek, WV

Average UV index in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Short Creek, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Short Creek, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Short Creek, WV

Average visibility in May - Short Creek, 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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