May weather forecastFollansbee, WV

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Follansbee, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.3°F (22.4°C) and min 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Follansbee experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to an agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C). May brings an average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) to Follansbee.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 20.5 days. Throughout May, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.9 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Follansbee, West Virginia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Follansbee, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Follansbee, West Virginia, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

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

In May, in Follansbee, the average high-temperature is 72.3°F (22.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In May, the rain falls for 20.5 days. Throughout May, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May through September are months without snowfall in Follansbee.

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

In Follansbee, the average day length in May is 14h and 26min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Follansbee, West Virginia, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Follansbee, West Virginia, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

60.3°F

72.3°F

78.8°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8mph

6.5mph

6.1mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.3

8.6

10.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Follansbee, WV

Average high temperature in May: 72.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Follansbee, WV

Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Follansbee, WV

Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Follansbee, WV

Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Follansbee, WV

Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
Follansbee, WV

Average rainfall days in May: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Follansbee, WV

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Follansbee, WV

Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).