May weather forecast
Thoburn, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Thoburn, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.1°F (22.3°C) and min 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). During May, Thoburn records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) 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, Thoburn aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Thoburn, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 72.1°F (22.3°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Thoburn?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Thoburn, in May, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Thoburn aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Thoburn, West Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Thoburn have in May?

In Thoburn, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Thoburn?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Thoburn, WV

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Thoburn, WV

Average pressure in May - Thoburn, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Thoburn, WV

Average wind speed in May - Thoburn, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Thoburn, WV

Average humidity in May - Thoburn, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Thoburn, WV

Average rainfall in May - Thoburn, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Thoburn, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Thoburn, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Thoburn, WV

Average snowfall in May - Thoburn, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Thoburn, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Thoburn, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Thoburn, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Thoburn, WV

Average UV index in May - Thoburn, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Thoburn, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Thoburn, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Thoburn, WV

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

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

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