Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Salem's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C) to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Salem records an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Salem is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Salem is May, when the rain falls for 20.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Salem aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58.9 snowfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Salem is 14h and 21min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Salem, West Virginia, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Salem, West Virginia, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Salem. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Salem, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 73°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).
Average pressure in May
Salem, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Salem, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Salem, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Salem, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 4.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Salem, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salem, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Salem, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salem, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salem, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Salem, 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
Salem, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Salem, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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