May weather forecastPaw Paw, WV

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Paw, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 70.9°F (21.6°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, changing from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). Paw, during the month of May, experiences an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Paw, is 70.9°F (21.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

In Paw, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Paw, snow does not fall in May through September.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Paw, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk 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

60.4°F

70.9°F

78.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8mph

6.4mph

6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.6

9.9

11.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average high temperature in May: 70.9°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 (34.3°F).

Average low temperature in May: 49.6°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 (20.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Paw Paw, 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).

Average wind speed in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Paw Paw, WV

Average visibility in May: 5mi

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