May weather forecastPeterstown, WV
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Peterstown, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.6°F (22°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Peterstown's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). Peterstown sees a consistent average low-temperature of 50°F (10°C) in May, indicating a substantial decrease from the day's temperature.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Peterstown is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) 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, Peterstown aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Peterstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.7 days and aggregates up to 13.46" (342mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 12min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").
Average rainfall days in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Peterstown, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
