May weather forecast
Sherman, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Sherman, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 75°F (23.9°C).

Temperature

In Sherman, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C) to a warm 75°F (23.9°C). In May, the average low-temperature is a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.4 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Sherman aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.4 snowfall days, and 15.91" (404mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sherman, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Sherman is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sherman are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. 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. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sherman in May?

Sherman in May has an average high-temperature of 75°F (23.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Sherman?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Sherman?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Sherman, West Virginia. Rain falls for 19.4 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Sherman?

In Sherman, in May, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Sherman?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Sherman. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Sherman aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sherman have in May?

In Sherman, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sherman?

On the first day of May in Sherman, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sherman?

The average sunshine duration in May in Sherman, West Virginia, is 8.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Sherman?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Sherman.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Sherman?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sherman, WV

Average temperature in May - Sherman, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 75°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Sherman, WV

Average pressure in May - Sherman, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Sherman, WV

Average wind speed in May - Sherman, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

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 (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Sherman, WV

Average humidity in May - Sherman, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sherman, WV

Average rainfall in May - Sherman, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in May
Sherman, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Sherman, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Sherman, WV

Average snowfall in May - Sherman, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Sherman, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Sherman, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sherman, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sherman, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sherman, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Sherman, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sherman, WV

Average UV index in May - Sherman, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Sherman, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Sherman, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Sherman, WV

Average visibility in May - Sherman, 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).

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