May weather forecastPaxton, WV
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Paxton, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).Temperature
With the arrival of May, the average high-temperature transitions from a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) in April to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). An average low-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) is recorded in the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Paxton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
In Paxton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Paxton, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Paxton, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Paxton, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Paxton, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Paxton, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 4.37"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in May
Paxton, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 21.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Paxton, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Paxton, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Paxton, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Paxton, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 7.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Paxton, 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
Paxton, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Paxton, 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).
