May weather forecast
Mechanicstown, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Mechanicstown, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.4°F (23°C) and an average low of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) in April to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). Mechanicstown's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Mechanicstown are May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are May, July and August, with an average 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Mechanicstown. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Mechanicstown aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Mechanicstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 15.55" (395mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Mechanicstown is 8.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Mechanicstown?

The high-temperature, in May, in Mechanicstown, is 73.4°F (23°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What are the most humid months in Mechanicstown?

May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Mechanicstown?

In May, the average relative humidity in Mechanicstown, West Virginia, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Mechanicstown?

The months with the most rainfall in Mechanicstown, West Virginia, are May, July and August, with an average 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Mechanicstown in May?

In Mechanicstown, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Mechanicstown?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Mechanicstown. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Mechanicstown aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mechanicstown have in May?

In May, the average day length in Mechanicstown is 14h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Mechanicstown?

On the first day of May in Mechanicstown, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Mechanicstown?

The average sunshine duration in May in Mechanicstown is 8.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Mechanicstown?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Mechanicstown?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mechanicstown, WV

Average temperature in May - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Mechanicstown, WV

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Mechanicstown, WV

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Mechanicstown, WV

Average humidity in May - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Mechanicstown, WV

Average rainfall in May - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in May
Mechanicstown, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Mechanicstown, WV

Average snowfall in May - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Mechanicstown, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mechanicstown, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Mechanicstown, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Mechanicstown, WV

Average UV index in May - Mechanicstown, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Mechanicstown, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Mechanicstown, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Mechanicstown, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and October (5mi).

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