May weather forecastPurgitsville, WV
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Purgitsville, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.1°F (22.3°C) and min 50.5°F (10.3°C).Temperature
In Purgitsville, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 61.7°F (16.5°C) to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). A noticeable temperature swing characterizes Purgitsville's May nights, dipping to an average of 50.5°F (10.3°C).Humidity
In Purgitsville, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) 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, Purgitsville aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Purgitsville, there are 31.2 snowfall days, and 16.5" (419mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Purgitsville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Purgitsville, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Purgitsville, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).
