Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature in Piedmont dips to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Piedmont is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Piedmont, West Virginia. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Piedmont, West Virginia, are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Piedmont. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Piedmont aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, in Piedmont, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Piedmont is 8.7h.UV index
In Piedmont, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Piedmont in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Piedmont?
What is the wettest month in Piedmont?
How many days does it rain in May in Piedmont?
What is the last month it snows in Piedmont?
What is the average length of the day in May in Piedmont?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Piedmont?
How long on average sun shines in May in Piedmont?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Piedmont?
Average temperature in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Piedmont, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Piedmont, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Piedmont, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Piedmont, WV
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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