May weather forecastShock, WV

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Shock, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.9°F (23.3°C) and an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

Shock's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). Shock's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.9 days and accumulates 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Shock.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Shock is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, in Shock, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Shock is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 73.9°F (23.3°C) and a low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

In Shock, West Virginia, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

The month with the most rainfall in Shock, West Virginia, is May, when the rain falls for 20.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

In Shock, during May, the rain falls for 20.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall in Shock.

In May, in Shock, West Virginia, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Shock, West Virginia, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shock, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Shock is 8.8h.

In Shock, West Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

63.1°F

73.9°F

80.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7mph

5.9mph

5.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.8

8.1

9.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Shock, WV

Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

Average low temperature in May: 52.7°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Shock, 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
Shock, WV

Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Shock, 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, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Shock, WV

Average rainfall in May: 4.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Shock, WV

Average rainfall days in May: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shock, WV

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shock, WV

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

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 30min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shock, WV

Average sunshine days in May: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Shock, WV

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).