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
As Colfax, West Virginia, enters May, the average high-temperature increases from the a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) of April to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). In May, Colfax experiences a temperature dip to an average of 51.4°F (10.8°C) at night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Colfax. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Colfax are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Colfax aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Colfax, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Colfax 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 rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Colfax in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Colfax?
What is the wettest month in Colfax?
How many days does it rain in May in Colfax?
What is the last month it snows in Colfax?
How many hours of daylight does Colfax have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Colfax?
How long on average sun shines in May in Colfax?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Colfax?
What is the UV index reading in May in Colfax?
Average temperature in May
Colfax, WV
- Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Colfax, WV
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Colfax, WV
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Colfax, WV
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Colfax, 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 (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Colfax, WV
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Colfax, WV
- Average snowfall in May: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Colfax, WV
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Colfax, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Colfax, WV
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Colfax, WV
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Colfax, WV
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Colfax, 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).
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