May weather forecastNew Manchester, WV

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in New Manchester, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.1°F (22.3°C) and min 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). New Manchester's average low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) in May reflects a significant disparity from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.5 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) 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, New Manchester aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In New Manchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.5 days and aggregates up to 19.41" (493mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In New Manchester, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In New Manchester, 72.1°F (22.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 50.5°F (10.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

In New Manchester, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

In New Manchester, during May, the rain falls for 20.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, New Manchester aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

The average day length in May is 14h and 27min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

In New Manchester, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

In New Manchester, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

60.1°F

72.1°F

78.8°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8mph

6.5mph

6.1mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.2

8.8

10.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
New Manchester, WV

Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
New Manchester, WV

Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
New Manchester, WV

Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
New Manchester, WV

Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
New Manchester, WV

Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
New Manchester, WV

Average rainfall days in May: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
New Manchester, WV

Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
New Manchester, WV

Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
New Manchester, WV

Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).