May weather forecastColfax, WV
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Colfax, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.1°F (22.3°C) and min 51.4°F (10.8°C).Temperature
Entering May, Colfax sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). During May, Colfax records an average temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) at night.Humidity
In Colfax, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Colfax. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Colfax aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Colfax, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. 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. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in May
Colfax, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Colfax, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Colfax, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Colfax, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Colfax, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 4.21"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Colfax, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Colfax, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Colfax, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Colfax, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Colfax, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Colfax, WV
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Colfax, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Colfax, 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).
