May weather forecast
Pickens, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pickens, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.9°F (8.3°C) and max 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) in April to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Pickens is May, when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Pickens aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Pickens, West Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.8 days and aggregates up to 36.5" (927mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pickens, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of May in Pickens, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Pickens is 7.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Pickens is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Pickens?

In Pickens, in May, the average high-temperature is 65.1°F (18.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Pickens?

In May, the average relative humidity in Pickens is 83%.

What is the rainiest month in Pickens?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Pickens in May?

In Pickens, during May, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Pickens?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Pickens, West Virginia. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Pickens aggregates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Pickens?

The average day length in May is 14h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Pickens?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pickens, West Virginia, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Pickens?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Pickens is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Pickens?

In Pickens, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pickens, WV

Average temperature in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Pickens, WV

Average pressure in May - Pickens, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Pickens, WV

Average wind speed in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Pickens, WV

Average humidity in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (80%).

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Average rainfall in May
Pickens, WV

Average rainfall in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in May
Pickens, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Pickens, WV

Average snowfall in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Pickens, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Pickens, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Pickens, WV

Average UV index in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Pickens, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 47).

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Average visibility in May
Pickens, WV

Average visibility in May - Pickens, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (4mi).

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