May weather forecastCove Gap, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Cove Gap, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 54°F (12.2°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).Temperature
Cove Gap's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). Cove Gap experiences a significant reduction from daytime highs with an average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Cove Gap is May, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Cove Gap is 14h and 15min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, in Cove Gap, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Cove Gap, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Cove Gap, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Cove Gap, 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
Cove Gap, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Cove Gap, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Cove Gap, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in May
Cove Gap, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cove Gap, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cove Gap, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cove Gap, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cove Gap, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Cove Gap, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Cove Gap, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Cove Gap, 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).
