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Weather in Parkersburg, West Virginia for May 2026

Your guide to Parkersburg weather in May - trends and predictions

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    • Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Parkersburg has been significantly cooler than historical averages by -2 °F, with average temperature of 17.5 °F.

  • The forecast for the coming days of May 2026 predicts a temperature of 24.7 °F , which is warmer than usual.

  • In general, the average temperature in Parkersburg at the beginning of May is 19 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 21.3 °F by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Parkersburg experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 197.9 mm.

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Average dry days
10
Dry days
Average rainy days
21
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
21°/13°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
76 %
Avg humidity

Parkersburg Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
20°
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
19°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
4
Heavy rain at times
21°
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
21°
6
Moderate rain at times
16°
7
Patchy rain possible
18°
8
Heavy rain at times
20°
9
Patchy rain possible
20°
10
Overcast
19°
11
Partly cloudy
22°
12
Moderate rain at times
23°
13
Weather Alert Patchy rain possible
25°
14
Patchy rain possible
14°
15
Patchy rain possible
20°
16
Moderate rain
26°
17
Moderate rain
29°
18
Sunny
32°
19
Patchy rain possible
27°
20
Moderate rain
25°
21
Patchy rain possible
19°
22
Patchy rain possible
19°
23
Sunny
23°
24
Sunny
28°
25
Sunny
29°
26
Partly cloudy
30°
27
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
28
Fog
16°
29
Fog
22°
30
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
31
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
20°

Temperatures trend during May in Parkersburg

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May weather in Parkersburg day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /9° 1.7 mm 6
May 2 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 19° /9° 2.8 mm 8
May 3 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /8° 6.2 mm 6
May 4 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 21° /10° 1.7 mm 4
May 5 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 21° /12° 2.7 mm 4
May 6 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 16° /10° 8.1 mm 2
May 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /9° 0.1 mm 6
May 8 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 20° /8° 1.8 mm 8
May 9 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /9° 1.2 mm 8
May 10 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /8° 0.1 mm 8
May 11 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /9° 0 mm 10
May 12 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 23° /8° 2.2 mm 7
May 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /12° 3.8 mm 3.9
May 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 14° /6° 0.3 mm 6.1
May 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /4° 0.3 mm 0.6
May 16 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 26° /10° 7.3 mm 4
May 17 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 29° /17° 8.2 mm 5
May 18 Sunny
Sunny
 32° /15° 0 mm 6
May 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /17° 2.8 mm 5
May 20 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 25° /19° 8.4 mm 5
May 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /11° 3.4 mm 4
May 22 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /7° 0.2 mm 3
May 23 Sunny
Sunny
 23° /4° 0 mm 4
May 24 Sunny
Sunny
 28° /8° 0 mm 5
May 25 Sunny
Sunny
 29° /13° 0 mm 6
May 26 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 30° /16° 0 mm 6
May 27 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /12° 87.3 mm 2
May 28 Fog
Fog
 16° /10° 3.4 mm 2
May 29 Fog
Fog
 22° /13° 0 mm 2
May 30 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /14° 15.9 mm 2
May 31 Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 20° /13° 3.9 mm 3
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Parkersburg in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Parkersburg forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Parkersburg in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Parkersburg during May?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 21° and cooler nights around 13°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Parkersburg during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 197.9 mm is expected in Parkersburg during May, occurring over more than 21 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Parkersburg during May?

The average wind speed in Parkersburg during May is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Parkersburg

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Parkersburgs May weather 💧
Typically, Parkersburg has 21 rainy days in May with a total of 197.9 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Parkersburg during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️

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