May weather forecastRippon, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Rippon, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.4°F (23°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).Temperature
The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 63.5°F (17.5°C) to a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). Rippon sees an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) during May.Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall in Rippon are May, July and August, with an average 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Rippon. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Rippon aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.9 snowfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Rippon, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, in Rippon, West Virginia, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Rippon, West Virginia, is 8.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Rippon, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Rippon, 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
Rippon, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Rippon, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Rippon, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.15"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Rippon, 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 January (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rippon, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rippon, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rippon, 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: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rippon, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Rippon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rippon, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Rippon, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and October (5mi).
