May weather forecast
White Sulphur Springs, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 69.4°F (20.8°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). White Sulphur Springs observes an average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in White Sulphur Springs is 81%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.3 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, White Sulphur Springs aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In White Sulphur Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 52 days and aggregates up to 27.8" (706mm) of snow.

Daylight

In White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in White Sulphur Springs is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in White Sulphur Springs?

May temperatures in White Sulphur Springs vary between a high-temperature of 69.4°F (20.8°C) and a low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 23.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In White Sulphur Springs, in May, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does White Sulphur Springs have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

When is the highest UV index in White Sulphur Springs?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average temperature in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average pressure in May - White Sulphur Springs, 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
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average wind speed in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average humidity in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average rainfall in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average rainfall days in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 23.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average snowfall in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average snowfall days in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - White Sulphur Springs, 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: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average sunshine days in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).

Average UV index in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average UV index in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average cloud cover in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
White Sulphur Springs, WV

Average visibility in May - White Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

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

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