May weather forecastCairo, WV

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

As Cairo transitions into May, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). An average temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) is recorded during the nights in May.

Humidity

In Cairo, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Cairo is May, when the rain falls for 20.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C) respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 20min.

On the first day of May in Cairo, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cairo is 8.6h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Cairo is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Today

Tomorrow

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
Cairo, 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
Cairo, 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
Cairo, 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
Cairo, 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
Cairo, 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
Cairo, 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
Cairo, 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
Cairo, 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
Cairo, WV

Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

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 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
Cairo, 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
Cairo, 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).