May weather forecast
War, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in War, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.9°F (22.7°C) and min 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

May brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from April's refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). War's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in War is May, when the rain falls for 19.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in War. May is the last month it regularly snows in War. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, War aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in War, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in War is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In War, West Virginia, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in War is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in War?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in War, West Virginia, during May are 72.9°F (22.7°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in War?

The average relative humidity in May in War is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in War?

May is the month with the most rainfall in War. Rain falls for 19.7 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in War in May?

In War, West Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in War?

May is the last month it regularly snows in War, West Virginia. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, War aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does War have in May?

The average day length in May in War, West Virginia, is 14h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in War?

On the first day of May in War, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does War have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in May in War?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in War, West Virginia, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
War, WV

Average temperature in May - War, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in May
War, WV

Average pressure in May - War, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
War, WV

Average wind speed in May - War, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
War, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in May
War, WV

Average rainfall in May - War, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
War, WV

Average rainfall days in May - War, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
War, WV

Average snowfall in May - War, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
War, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - War, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
War, WV

Average sunshine days in May - War, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
War, WV

Average UV index in May - War, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
War, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
War, WV

Average visibility in May - War, 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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