May weather forecast
Whitesville, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Whitesville, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Throughout May, Whitesville anticipates an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Whitesville, West Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Whitesville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Whitesville, 74.8°F (23.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 54.1°F (12.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Whitesville, during May, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Whitesville, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Whitesville have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitesville have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Whitesville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Whitesville, WV

Average temperature in May - Whitesville, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Whitesville, WV

Average pressure in May - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

Average wind speed in May - Whitesville, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Whitesville, WV

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

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

Average rainfall in May
Whitesville, WV

Average rainfall in May - Whitesville, 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 (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Whitesville, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Whitesville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Whitesville, WV

Average snowfall in May - Whitesville, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Whitesville, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Whitesville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Whitesville, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Whitesville, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Whitesville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Whitesville, WV

Average UV index in May - Whitesville, 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
Whitesville, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Whitesville, WV

Average visibility in May - Whitesville, 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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