May weather forecast
Skelton, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Skelton, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.7°F (10.4°C) and max 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). During May, the temperature is averaged to a low of 50.7°F (10.4°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Skelton, West Virginia. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Skelton aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.5 snowfall days, and 40.55" (1030mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Skelton, West Virginia, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and a low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Skelton, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 22.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Skelton, during May, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Skelton aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Skelton have in May?

In Skelton, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Skelton, WV

Average temperature in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Skelton, WV

Average pressure in May - Skelton, 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
Skelton, WV

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Skelton, WV

Average humidity in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Skelton, WV

Average rainfall in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Skelton, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Skelton, WV

Average snowfall in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Skelton, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Skelton, 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: 8h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Skelton, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Skelton, WV

Average UV index in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Skelton, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Skelton, WV

Average visibility in May - Skelton, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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