May weather forecastSharples, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Sharples, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.2°F (24°C) and 53.6°F (12°C).Temperature
May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). A steady average of 53.6°F (12°C) throughout May underscores a considerable divergence from the daytime high.Humidity
In Sharples, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Sharples aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Sharples, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.9 days and aggregates up to 17.48" (444mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Sharples are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sharples, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Sharples, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"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).
Average wind speed in May
Sharples, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Sharples, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Sharples, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Sharples, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sharples, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sharples, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sharples, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 36min).
- 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 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sharples, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Sharples, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Sharples, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Sharples, 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).
