May weather forecast
Canyon, WV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Canyon, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 71.6°F (22°C).

Temperature

Canyon's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). An average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) marks the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Canyon. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Canyon aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Canyon, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.1 days and aggregates up to 32.32" (821mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Canyon, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Canyon, West Virginia, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. 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. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Canyon?

May temperatures in Canyon vary between a high-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 20.5 days. Throughout May, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Canyon?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Canyon aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Canyon, the average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canyon have in May?

In Canyon, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Canyon, WV

Average temperature in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Canyon, WV

Average pressure in May - Canyon, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Canyon, WV

Average wind speed in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Canyon, WV

Average humidity in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Canyon, WV

Average rainfall in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
Canyon, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Canyon, WV

Average snowfall in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Canyon, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Canyon, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Canyon, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Canyon, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Canyon, WV

Average UV index in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Canyon, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Canyon, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Canyon, WV

Average visibility in May - Canyon, 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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