May weather forecastShepherdstown, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73°F (22.8°C) and an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
Observing a rise in May, the average high-temperature goes from April's refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) is witnessed throughout May.Humidity
May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The wettest months are May and July, with an average 3.54" (90mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Shepherdstown aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Shepherdstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.7 days and aggregates up to 14.21" (361mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Shepherdstown, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 73°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°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 (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Shepherdstown, 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
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.54"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 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
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Shepherdstown, 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
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Shepherdstown, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and October (5mi).
