May weather forecastLester, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Lester, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.6°F (22°C) and an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).Temperature
The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) in April to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). Throughout the month of May, Lester witnesses an average low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Lester is May, when the rain falls for 22.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lester aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.8 snowfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Lester, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Lester, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Lester, 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
Lester, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Lester, WV
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Lester, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Lester, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 22.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lester, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lester, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lester, 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: 8h and 54min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lester, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7 days).
Average UV index in May
Lester, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Lester, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Lester, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
