May, WV
Unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia
May is a small unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is 7.4 miles S of Frank, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26268.
May at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Pocahontas County
- ZIP code
- 26268
- Nearest town
- Frank (7.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.6533, -79.8025
Weather in May now
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May weather by the hour
May weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of May.
This week in May
Sunrise, sunset and moon in May
What is the weather usually like in May?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 43.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,112 mm
- 67.4 insnowfall per year · 171 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit May: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BARTOW 1S, WV US (USC00460509), adjusted for the elevation of May.
May weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in May through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 6:05 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in May?
May has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 67 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit May is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near May
The closest live webcam is Snowshoe, 19.6 miles SW of May.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from May.
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Questions about May
Where is May, WV?
May is an unincorporated community in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, 7.4 miles S of Frank.
What county is May in?
May is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of May, WV?
The ZIP code for May is 26268.
What is the nearest town to May?
Frank, 7.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near May?
Yes. The closest is Snowshoe, 19.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in May?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in May?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in May?
About 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in May?
Yes, about 67 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit May?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does May have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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