Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift from April to May sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). During May, Cotton experiences an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) at night.Humidity
In Cotton, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cotton. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cotton, West Virginia. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cotton aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cotton, there are 34.5 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Cotton is 14h and 17min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Cotton. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Cotton, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in May
Cotton, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Cotton, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Cotton, 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 (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Cotton, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Cotton, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cotton, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cotton, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cotton, 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: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cotton, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (10.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Cotton, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Cotton, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Cotton, 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).
Cotton, West Virginia, USA
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