May weather forecast
Queen Shoals, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Queen Shoals, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C) to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Throughout May, Queen Shoals encounters an average temperature drop to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Queen Shoals. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Queen Shoals. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Queen Shoals aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Queen Shoals, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.8 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Queen Shoals, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, in Queen Shoals, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Queen Shoals, West Virginia. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Queen Shoals?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Queen Shoals, is 74.8°F (23.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Queen Shoals?

The average relative humidity in May in Queen Shoals is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Queen Shoals?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Queen Shoals, West Virginia. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Queen Shoals?

In Queen Shoals, West Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Queen Shoals?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Queen Shoals, West Virginia. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Queen Shoals aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Queen Shoals?

In May, the average day length in Queen Shoals is 14h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Queen Shoals?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Queen Shoals have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Queen Shoals, West Virginia, is 9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Queen Shoals?

The months with the highest UV index in Queen Shoals, West Virginia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Queen Shoals?

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

Average temperature in May - Queen Shoals, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average pressure in May - Queen Shoals, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average wind speed in May - Queen Shoals, 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 (4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average humidity in May - Queen Shoals, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average rainfall in May - Queen Shoals, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Queen Shoals, 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 November (11 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average snowfall in May - Queen Shoals, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Queen Shoals, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 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
Queen Shoals, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Queen Shoals, 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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Queen Shoals, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average UV index in May - Queen Shoals, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Queen Shoals, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Queen Shoals, WV

Average visibility in May - Queen Shoals, 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).

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