May weather forecast
Upper Whitman, WV

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a warm 75.2°F (24°C). With a notable difference from peak temperatures, an average of 53.6°F (12°C) marks the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Upper Whitman. Rain falls for 20.2 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. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Upper Whitman aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Upper Whitman, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.9 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Upper Whitman is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Upper Whitman are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Upper Whitman?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Upper Whitman during May are 75.2°F (24°C) and 53.6°F (12°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Upper Whitman?

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

What is the wettest month in Upper Whitman?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Upper Whitman?

In Upper Whitman, 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 Upper Whitman?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Upper Whitman?

In May, the average day length in Upper Whitman is 14h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Upper Whitman?

On the first day of May in Upper Whitman, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Upper Whitman have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Upper Whitman is 9h.

When is the highest UV index in Upper Whitman?

The months with the highest UV index in Upper Whitman, West Virginia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Upper Whitman?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Upper Whitman is 6. A UV Index estimate 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average temperature in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average pressure in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average wind speed in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average humidity in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average rainfall in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average snowfall in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average UV index in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Upper Whitman, 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
Upper Whitman, WV

Average visibility in May - Upper Whitman, 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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