Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Holden's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). Despite the stark contrast with daytime temperatures, Holden's May nights average at a cool 53.6°F (12°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.2 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Holden aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Holden, West Virginia, there are 38.9 snowfall days, and 17.48" (444mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Holden is 14h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of May, in Holden, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Holden in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Holden?
What is the rainiest month in Holden?
How many days does it rain in May in Holden?
What is the last month it snows in Holden?
How many hours of daylight does Holden have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Holden?
How long on average sun shines in May in Holden?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Holden?
How high is the UV index in May in Holden?
Average temperature in May
Holden, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Holden, 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
Holden, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
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 (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Holden, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Holden, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Holden, 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 (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Holden, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Holden, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Holden, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
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 0min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Holden, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Holden, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Holden, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
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
Holden, 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).
Holden, West Virginia, USA
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