May weather forecast
Whitmer, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Whitmer, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 68.4°F (20.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Whitmer's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C) to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). An average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) marks the nights throughout May.

Humidity

In Whitmer, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Whitmer aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67 snowfall days, and 41.3" (1049mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Whitmer, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Whitmer is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Whitmer, is 68.4°F (20.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Whitmer, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.8 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Whitmer, West Virginia, in May, during 21.8 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Whitmer. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Whitmer aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Whitmer have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Whitmer, WV

Average temperature in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°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 (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Whitmer, WV

Average pressure in May - Whitmer, 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
Whitmer, WV

Average wind speed in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Whitmer, WV

Average humidity in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Whitmer, WV

Average rainfall in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Whitmer, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Whitmer, WV

Average snowfall in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Whitmer, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Whitmer, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Whitmer, WV

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

Average cloud cover in May
Whitmer, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Whitmer, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Whitmer, WV

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

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

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