May weather forecastWhetstone, WV
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Whetstone, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C).Temperature
May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) is recorded in Whetstone during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Whetstone, West Virginia, is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 23.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Whetstone. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Whetstone aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Whetstone, there are 60.4 snowfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Whetstone is 14h and 17min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Whetstone is 8.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 4.21"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 23.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whetstone, 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 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 6.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Whetstone, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
