May weather forecastThompson Heights, WV

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Thompson Heights, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 76.3°F (24.6°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

Thompson Heights's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C). Thompson Heights records a significant temperature drop in May nights, lowering to an average of 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Thompson Heights is May, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Thompson Heights, West Virginia, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Thompson Heights, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, in Thompson Heights, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Thompson Heights is 8.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Thompson Heights. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Thompson Heights, 76.3°F (24.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 54.7°F (12.6°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

In May, the average relative humidity in Thompson Heights, West Virginia, is 78%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in Thompson Heights. Rain falls for 20 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

In Thompson Heights, during May, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall in Thompson Heights.

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

The average day length in May in Thompson Heights, West Virginia, is 14h and 17min.

On the first day of May in Thompson Heights, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

In Thompson Heights, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Thompson Heights is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average high temperature in May: 76.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average rainfall days in May: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Thompson Heights, 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 54min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Thompson Heights, 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
Thompson Heights, WV

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

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

Average visibility in May
Thompson Heights, 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).