May weather forecastElkhorn, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Elkhorn, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.9°F (22.7°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature increases in May, moving from a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) in April to a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C). An average minimum temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) marks the month of May.Humidity
In Elkhorn, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.7 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) 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, Elkhorn aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 20" (508mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Elkhorn, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Elkhorn, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Elkhorn, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Elkhorn, 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).
