May weather forecast
Switzer, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Switzer, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.6°F (12°C) and max 75.2°F (24°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in Switzer's average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). In Switzer, a significant divergence from daytime highs is recorded, with average lows of 53.6°F (12°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.2 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Switzer are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Switzer aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Switzer, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.9 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Switzer in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 75.2°F (24°C) and a low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Switzer, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Switzer, during May, the rain falls for 20.2 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 in Switzer. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Switzer aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Switzer have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Switzer, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Switzer, WV

Average temperature in May - Switzer, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Switzer, WV

Average pressure in May - Switzer, 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
Switzer, WV

Average wind speed in May - Switzer, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

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 (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Switzer, WV

Average humidity in May - Switzer, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Switzer, WV

Average rainfall in May - Switzer, 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
Switzer, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Switzer, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Switzer, WV

Average snowfall in May - Switzer, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Switzer, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Switzer, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Switzer, 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: 9h and 0min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Switzer, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Switzer, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Switzer, WV

Average UV index in May - Switzer, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Switzer, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Switzer, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

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
Switzer, WV

Average visibility in May - Switzer, 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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