May weather forecast
Taplin, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Taplin, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.2°F (24°C) and 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a warm 75.2°F (24°C). May nights indicate a noticeable temperature drop from the daytime highs, with an average reading lowering to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C).

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

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Taplin. May is the last month it regularly snows in Taplin, West Virginia. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Taplin aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Taplin, 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 in Taplin is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, in Taplin, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Taplin is 9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Taplin. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Taplin?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Taplin, is 75.2°F (24°C), while the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Taplin?

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

What is the rainiest month in Taplin?

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

How much does it rain in Taplin in May?

In Taplin, West Virginia, 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 in Taplin?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Taplin. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Taplin aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May in Taplin is 14h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Taplin?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Taplin, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Taplin?

The average sunshine duration in May in Taplin is 9h.

When is the highest UV index in Taplin?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Taplin?

In Taplin, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Taplin, WV

Average temperature in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average pressure in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average wind speed in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average humidity in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average rainfall in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average snowfall in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average UV index in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Taplin, 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
Taplin, WV

Average visibility in May - Taplin, 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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