May weather forecastMount Carbon, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Mount Carbon, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.4°F (23°C) and an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) on average during May.Humidity
In Mount Carbon, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.8 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 in Mount Carbon. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Mount Carbon aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.1 snowfall days, and 22.2" (564mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 15min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index 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 ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Mount Carbon, 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
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Mount Carbon, 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 (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Mount Carbon, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Mount Carbon, 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).
