May weather forecastBrookhaven, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Brookhaven, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.6°F (22°C) and min 50.9°F (10.5°C).Temperature
The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). An average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) is recorded in the month of May in Brookhaven.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Brookhaven is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Brookhaven. Rain falls for 20.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Brookhaven. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Brookhaven aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Brookhaven is 14h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Brookhaven is 8.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Brookhaven are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30"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
Brookhaven, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 4.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Brookhaven, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Brookhaven, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
