May weather forecastPerkins, WV

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Perkins, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average high of 73.9°F (23.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Perkins's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) to a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) throughout May.

Humidity

In Perkins, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Perkins. Rain falls for 20.9 days and accumulates 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Perkins, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Perkins, West Virginia, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Perkins, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Perkins, West Virginia, are 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 52.7°F (11.5°C) respectively.

In Perkins, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

In Perkins, in May, during 20.9 rainfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through September are months without snowfall in Perkins, West Virginia.

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

The average day length in May in Perkins is 14h and 19min.

On the first day of May in Perkins, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

In Perkins, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

63.1°F

73.9°F

80.6°F

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7mph

5.9mph

5.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.8

8.1

9.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Perkins, WV

Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Perkins, WV

Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Perkins, WV

Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Perkins, WV

Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Perkins, WV

Average rainfall in May: 4.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Perkins, WV

Average rainfall days in May: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Perkins, WV

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Perkins, WV

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 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
Perkins, 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 48min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Perkins, WV

Average sunshine days in May: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Perkins, 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).