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
Vulcan's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Despite the stark contrast with daytime temperatures, Vulcan's May nights average at a fresh 54°F (12.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Vulcan is 78%.Rainfall
The wettest months in Vulcan are February and May, with an average 3.27" (83mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Vulcan aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Vulcan, West Virginia, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Vulcan is 14h and 13min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Vulcan is 9.3h.UV index
In Vulcan, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Vulcan in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Vulcan?
What is the wettest month in Vulcan?
How many days does it rain in May in Vulcan?
What is the last month it snows in Vulcan?
How many hours of daylight does Vulcan have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Vulcan?
How many hours of sunshine does Vulcan have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Vulcan?
Average temperature in May
Vulcan, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Vulcan, 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
Vulcan, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Vulcan, WV
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Vulcan, WV
- Average rainfall in May: 3.27"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in May
Vulcan, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Vulcan, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Vulcan, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Vulcan, WV
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Vulcan, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Vulcan, WV
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Vulcan, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Vulcan, 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).
Vulcan, West Virginia, USA
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