Weather in May in West Virginia
Are you planning a trip a to West Virginia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in West Virginia in May?
West Virginia is a region in the United States of America. May in West Virginia generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Snowshoe at 18°C to warm in Huntington at 25°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Huntington and 7°C in Snowshoe.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Assateague Island with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Snowshoe with 140 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in West Virginia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Virginia's yearly weather, check out our West Virginia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in West Virginia?
Morgantown
In May Morgantown generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fairmont
In May Fairmont generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Harpers Ferry
In May Harpers Ferry generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Wheeling
In May Wheeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Triadelphia
In May Triadelphia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Virginia, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit West Virginia?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit West Virginia with overall pleasant weather in Morgantown. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit West Virginia is in September with generally perfect weather in Morgantown. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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