May weather forecastPriestley, WV

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Priestley, West Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 75.6°F (24.2°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Throughout the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Priestley is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Priestley. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Priestley, is 75.6°F (24.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).

In Priestley, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

In Priestley, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall.

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

In May, the average day length in Priestley is 14h and 16min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Priestley, WV

  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Priestley, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Priestley, WV

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Priestley, WV

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Priestley, WV

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

Average rainfall days in May
Priestley, 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 November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Priestley, WV

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Priestley, WV

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Priestley, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Priestley, WV

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Priestley, WV

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Priestley, WV

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Priestley, 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).