May weather forecast
Bolivar, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bolivar, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average high of 73.4°F (23°C).

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in April to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). Throughout the month of May, Bolivar witnesses an average temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are May, July and August, with an average 3.15" (80mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bolivar aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Bolivar, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 15.55" (395mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bolivar, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Bolivar?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Bolivar, is 73.4°F (23°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Bolivar?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Bolivar, West Virginia.

What is the average humidity in May in Bolivar?

The average relative humidity in May in Bolivar is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Bolivar?

The months with the most rainfall are May, July and August, with an average 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Bolivar in May?

In Bolivar, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Bolivar?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Bolivar, West Virginia. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bolivar aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bolivar have in May?

In May, the average day length in Bolivar, West Virginia, is 14h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Bolivar?

On the first day of May in Bolivar, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bolivar have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Bolivar is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Bolivar?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Bolivar?

In Bolivar, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bolivar, WV

Average temperature in May - Bolivar, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bolivar, WV

Average pressure in May - Bolivar, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Bolivar, WV

Average wind speed in May - Bolivar, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bolivar, WV

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bolivar, WV

Average rainfall in May - Bolivar, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in May
Bolivar, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Bolivar, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bolivar, WV

Average snowfall in May - Bolivar, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bolivar, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bolivar, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Bolivar, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bolivar, WV

Average UV index in May - Bolivar, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bolivar, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Bolivar, WV

Average visibility in May - Bolivar, 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).

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