May weather forecastBessemer, WV

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bessemer, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C) to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

In Bessemer, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Bessemer, is 72.5°F (22.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).

In Bessemer, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

In Bessemer, in May, during 17.6 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Bessemer, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

In Bessemer, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

In Bessemer, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bessemer, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Bessemer, WV

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Bessemer, WV

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and October (5mi).