May weather forecast
Caperton, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Caperton, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Throughout the May nights, Caperton encounters a low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Caperton is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Caperton, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Caperton aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Caperton, West Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Caperton, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Caperton?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Caperton, is 71.2°F (21.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Caperton?

In Caperton, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Caperton?

The month with the most rainfall in Caperton, West Virginia, is May, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Caperton?

In Caperton, in May, it is raining for 21.8 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Caperton?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Caperton aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Caperton have in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Caperton?

On the first day of May in Caperton, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Caperton have in May?

In Caperton, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

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

The months with the highest UV index in Caperton, West Virginia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Caperton?

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

Average temperature in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Caperton, WV

Average pressure in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Caperton, WV

Average wind speed in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Caperton, WV

Average humidity in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Caperton, WV

Average rainfall in May - Caperton, 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 (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in May
Caperton, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Caperton, WV

Average snowfall in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Caperton, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 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
Caperton, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Caperton, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Caperton, WV

Average UV index in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Caperton, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Caperton, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in May
Caperton, WV

Average visibility in May - Caperton, 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).

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