May weather forecastBens Run, WV

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bens Run, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.9°F (11.6°C) and max 73.9°F (23.3°C).

Temperature

Bens Run's May weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). In Bens Run, May's nights observe an average temperature dip to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

In Bens Run, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.7 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Bens Run, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bens Run, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Bens Run, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Bens Run, records 73.9°F (23.3°C), while the low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.7 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

In Bens Run, during May, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

63.3°F

73.9°F

81.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7mph

5.8mph

5.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.5

8.8

9.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

47%

39%

Average visibility

5mi

Average temperature in May
Bens Run, WV

Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Bens Run, WV

Average pressure in May: 30"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
Bens Run, WV

Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

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
Bens Run, WV

Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Bens Run, 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
Bens Run, WV

Average rainfall days in May: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bens Run, WV

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bens Run, WV

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bens Run, WV

Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

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 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

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
Bens Run, WV

Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Bens Run, 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).