May weather forecast
Buffalo, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buffalo, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.7°F (24.3°C) and min 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, changing from an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C) in April to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). The average low-temperature in Buffalo during May nights is a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Buffalo is May, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Buffalo, West Virginia.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Buffalo, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Buffalo in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Buffalo, is 75.7°F (24.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.9°F (12.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Buffalo?

The average relative humidity in May in Buffalo, West Virginia, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Buffalo?

The month with the most rainfall in Buffalo, West Virginia, is May, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Buffalo in May?

In Buffalo, in May, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Buffalo?

In Buffalo, West Virginia, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Buffalo in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo have in May?

In May, the average day length in Buffalo is 14h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Buffalo?

On the first day of May in Buffalo, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

When is the highest UV index in Buffalo?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Buffalo?

In Buffalo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Buffalo, WV

Average temperature in May - Buffalo, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Buffalo, WV

Average pressure in May - Buffalo, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Buffalo, WV

Average wind speed in May - Buffalo, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Buffalo, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Buffalo, WV

Average rainfall in May - Buffalo, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in May
Buffalo, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Buffalo, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Buffalo, WV

Average snowfall in May - Buffalo, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Buffalo, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buffalo, 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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Buffalo, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Buffalo, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Buffalo, WV

Average UV index in May - Buffalo, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Buffalo, WV

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Buffalo, WV

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

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

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