May weather forecastWheeling, WV
May
Weather in May
May greets Wheeling inhabitants with the promising warmth of upcoming summer. Escalation manifests in multiple forms; an appreciable rise in temperature and a usual increase in sunlight. With 14.4 daylight hours, May takes its place as one of the lengthiest days of the year. Although rain remains the predominant form of precipitation, it relents in severity. Transitioning to June, weather conditions witness mild alteration, with a slight boost in temperature and rainfall.Temperature
The start of May is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) in April to an agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C). During the nights in May, Wheeling observes an average low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).Humidity
In Wheeling, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Wheeling is May, when the rain falls for 19.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Wheeling, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Wheeling, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 72.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Wheeling, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").
Average rainfall days in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Wheeling, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Wheeling, 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 and February (4mi).
