May weather forecast
Ireland, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Ireland, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.3°F (11.3°C) and max 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Ireland experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Ireland witnesses an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ireland, West Virginia. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ireland aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Ireland, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 34.25" (870mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May in Ireland, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Ireland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Ireland?

The high-temperature in Ireland during May is 72.1°F (22.3°C) and the low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ireland?

The average relative humidity in May in Ireland is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Ireland?

The month with the most rainfall in Ireland is May, when the rain falls for 21.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Ireland?

In Ireland, West Virginia, in May, during 21.5 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Ireland?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Ireland, West Virginia. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ireland aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ireland have in May?

The average day length in May in Ireland is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ireland?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ireland, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ireland?

In Ireland, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Ireland?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ireland is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ireland, WV

Average temperature in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ireland, WV

Average pressure in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Ireland, WV

Average wind speed in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ireland, WV

Average humidity in May - Ireland, 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, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ireland, WV

Average rainfall in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ireland, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ireland, WV

Average snowfall in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ireland, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ireland, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ireland, WV

Average UV index in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Ireland, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Ireland, WV

Average visibility in May - Ireland, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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