May weather forecast
Smithers, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Smithers, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.4°F (23°C) and an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Smithers's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in April to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). The average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) is witnessed during May.

Humidity

In Smithers, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.8 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Smithers 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 May, the average length of the day is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Smithers, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

During May, Smithers experiences an average high-temperature of 73.4°F (23°C) and a low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Smithers, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.8 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Smithers, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Smithers?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Smithers aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Smithers?

In Smithers, the average day length in May is 14h and 16min.

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 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Smithers have in May?

In Smithers, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Smithers, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Smithers, WV

Average temperature in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average pressure in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average wind speed in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average humidity in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average rainfall in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average snowfall in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Smithers, 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 36min).

  • 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
Smithers, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average UV index in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Smithers, 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
Smithers, WV

Average visibility in May - Smithers, 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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