May weather forecastShady Brook, WV

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Shady Brook, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 73.2°F (22.9°C) and min 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) in April to an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C). During the month of May, Shady Brook experiences a steady low-temperature average of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

In Shady Brook, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.8 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Shady Brook aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Shady Brook, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.9 days and aggregates up to 32.17" (817mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
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, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Shady Brook is 8.7h.

UV index

May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Shady Brook, in May, the average high-temperature is 73.2°F (22.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

In Shady Brook, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

In Shady Brook, West Virginia, during May, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Shady Brook aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 20min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average high temperature in May: 73.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Shady Brook, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

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 (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average rainfall in May: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shady Brook, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Shady Brook, WV

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).