May weather forecastCottle, WV

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Cottle, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and an average low of 48.9°F (9.4°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C) in April to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Cottle is May, when the rain falls for 23.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cottle. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cottle aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cottle, there are 59.4 snowfall days, and 37.4" (950mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, in Cottle, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Cottle, West Virginia, is 8.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Cottle, West Virginia, are 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May in Cottle, West Virginia, is 82%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in Cottle. Rain falls for 23.4 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

In Cottle, West Virginia, in May, during 23.4 rainfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cottle aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

The average day length in May in Cottle is 14h and 16min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cottle, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Cottle is 8.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Cottle, 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).

Average wind speed in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average rainfall in May: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average rainfall days in May: 23.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

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: 8h and 42min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (5.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Cottle, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Cottle, WV

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).