May weather forecastDorothy, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Dorothy, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.4°F (21.9°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Dorothy, West Virginia. Rain falls for 20.2 days and accumulates 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Dorothy aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Dorothy, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.4 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Dorothy is 14h and 14min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Dorothy, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In Dorothy, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Dorothy, 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
Dorothy, 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).
Average humidity in May
Dorothy, 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%).
Average rainfall in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Dorothy, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and September (4mi).
