May weather forecast
West Milford, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in West Milford, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.5°F (22.5°C) and min 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) in April to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). West Milford records a steady low-temperature average of 51.8°F (11°C) during May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, West Milford aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In West Milford, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.8 days and aggregates up to 28.9" (734mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in West Milford is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in West Milford, is 72.5°F (22.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 51.8°F (11°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month in West Milford?

The month with the most rainfall in West Milford is May, when the rain falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In West Milford, in May, during 20.4 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, West Milford aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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 West Milford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
West Milford, WV

Average temperature in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°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 (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in May
West Milford, WV

Average pressure in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
West Milford, WV

Average wind speed in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
West Milford, WV

Average humidity in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

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

Average rainfall in May
West Milford, WV

Average rainfall in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in May
West Milford, WV

Average rainfall days in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Milford, WV

Average snowfall in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Milford, WV

Average snowfall days in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Milford, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Milford, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Milford, WV

Average sunshine days in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in May
West Milford, WV

Average UV index in May - West Milford, 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
West Milford, WV

Average cloud cover in May - West Milford, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
West Milford, WV

Average visibility in May - West Milford, 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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