May weather forecast
Waiteville, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Waiteville, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in April to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Waiteville in May experiences a low-temperature average of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Waiteville aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Waiteville, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 19.96" (507mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Waiteville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Waiteville, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Waiteville, is 71.8°F (22.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Waiteville, during May, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Waiteville aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Waiteville have in May?

In Waiteville, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Waiteville, WV

Average temperature in May - Waiteville, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Waiteville, WV

Average pressure in May - Waiteville, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"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
Waiteville, WV

Average wind speed in May - Waiteville, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Waiteville, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Waiteville, WV

Average rainfall in May - Waiteville, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Waiteville, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Waiteville, 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 November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Waiteville, WV

Average snowfall in May - Waiteville, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Waiteville, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Waiteville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Waiteville, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Waiteville, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Waiteville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Waiteville, WV

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

Average cloud cover in May
Waiteville, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Waiteville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Waiteville, WV

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

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

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