May weather forecastDuckworth, WV

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Duckworth, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.9°F (23.3°C) and an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

As Duckworth welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

In Duckworth, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Duckworth, West Virginia, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 21min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May in Duckworth, West Virginia, is 79%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.7 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

In Duckworth, in May, during 20.7 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Duckworth, snow does not fall in May through September.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 21min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Duckworth is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

63.3°F

73.9°F

81.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7mph

5.8mph

5.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.5

8.8

9.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

47%

39%

Average visibility

5mi

Average temperature in May
Duckworth, WV

Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Duckworth, WV

Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Duckworth, WV

Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Duckworth, WV

Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Duckworth, WV

Average rainfall in May: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Duckworth, WV

Average rainfall days in May: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Duckworth, WV

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Duckworth, WV

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

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 30min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Duckworth, WV

Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Duckworth, WV

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).