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
Noticing a change, the average high-temperature in Fairmont during May moves from April's enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) is witnessed in Fairmont throughout May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Fairmont is May, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Fairmont. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fairmont aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In Fairmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.4 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fairmont, the average length of the day in May 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 is 8.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. 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. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Fairmont?
What is the average humidity in May in Fairmont?
What is the wettest month in Fairmont?
How many days does it rain in May in Fairmont?
What is the last month it snows in Fairmont?
How many hours of daylight does Fairmont have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Fairmont?
How long on average sun shines in May in Fairmont?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Fairmont?
How high is the UV index in May in Fairmont?
Average temperature in May
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, 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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