May weather forecast
Ripley, WV

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Weather in May

May brings the first hints of summer to Ripley, West Virginia, as the warmth seeps into the spring blossoms. The commendable rise of temperature to a high of 75.2°F (24°C) signals beach days and picnics under clear skies. Spring’s lively hues continue to deepen as trees fill out and flowers are in full bloom. The city wraps itself in the bloom of spring converging with the start of summer—the perfect time to explore the outdoors.

Temperature

Ripley, West Virginia, sees an increase in average high-temperatures during May, moving from a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). Ripley observes an average nighttime temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Ripley, West Virginia, is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ripley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ripley, there are 32.3 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ripley is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May in Ripley, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Ripley is 8.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Ripley, West Virginia. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Ripley?

In Ripley, 75.2°F (24°C) is the average high-temperature and 54.1°F (12.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Ripley?

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

What is the rainiest month in Ripley?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Ripley?

In Ripley, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Ripley?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Ripley. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ripley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ripley have in May?

In May, the average day length in Ripley, West Virginia, is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ripley?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ripley, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ripley?

In Ripley, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Ripley?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Ripley?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ripley, WV

Average temperature in May - Ripley, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°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 (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ripley, WV

Average pressure in May - Ripley, 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
Ripley, WV

Average wind speed in May - Ripley, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ripley, WV

Average humidity in May - Ripley, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

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

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Average rainfall in May
Ripley, WV

Average rainfall in May - Ripley, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ripley, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Ripley, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ripley, WV

Average snowfall in May - Ripley, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ripley, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Ripley, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Ripley, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ripley, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ripley, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Ripley, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ripley, WV

Average UV index in May - Ripley, 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
Ripley, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Ripley, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Ripley, WV

Average visibility in May - Ripley, 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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