May weather forecast
Jimtown, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Jimtown, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.8°F (11°C) and max 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Jimtown's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C). In the month of May, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 51.8°F (11°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Jimtown. Rain falls for 20.4 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Jimtown. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Jimtown aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Jimtown, there are 57.8 snowfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Jimtown, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Jimtown?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 72.5°F (22.5°C) and a low-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Jimtown?

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

What is the wettest month in Jimtown?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Jimtown. Rain falls for 20.4 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Jimtown in May?

In Jimtown, in May, during 20.4 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Jimtown?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Jimtown aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Jimtown have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Jimtown?

On the first day of May in Jimtown, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Jimtown have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Jimtown, West Virginia, is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Jimtown?

The months with the highest UV index in Jimtown, West Virginia, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Jimtown?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Jimtown is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Jimtown, WV

Average temperature in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.8°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 (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Jimtown, WV

Average pressure in May - Jimtown, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Jimtown, WV

Average wind speed in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Jimtown, WV

Average humidity in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in May
Jimtown, WV

Average rainfall in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in May
Jimtown, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Jimtown, WV

Average snowfall in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Jimtown, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 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
Jimtown, WV

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Jimtown, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Jimtown, WV

Average UV index in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Jimtown, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Jimtown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in May
Jimtown, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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