May weather in Petersburg, WV
The average temperature in Petersburg in May is 62.8°F (49.8°F–75.7°F). Average precipitation: 4.48 inches.
May is a spring month in Petersburg, and is warmer than the annual average of 54.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 14h 8m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
75.7°F
Avg Low
49.8°F
Precipitation
4.48 in
Daylight
14h 8m
May records in Petersburg
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 87.1°F (2010) | 32.0°F (2010) | 0.60 in (2015) |
| May 2 | 93.0°F (2010) | 30.9°F (1999) | 0.64 in (1998) |
| May 3 | 88.0°F (2007) | 28.9°F (2005) | 1.03 in (2010) |
| May 4 | 91.9°F (2012) | 30.0°F (2005) | 1.47 in (2022) |
| May 5 | 87.1°F (2015) | 30.9°F (2005) | 1.28 in (2017) |
| May 6 | 86.0°F (2001) | 32.0°F (2005) | 1.53 in (1996) |
| May 7 | 88.0°F (2000) | 30.9°F (2007) | 1.50 in (2022) |
| May 8 | 86.0°F (1999) | 33.1°F (2007) | 2.10 in (2013) |
| May 9 | 88.0°F (2015) | 35.1°F (2007) | 0.93 in (2023) |
| May 10 | 90.0°F (2000) | 28.9°F (2010) | 1.20 in (2003) |
| May 11 | 90.0°F (2009) | 30.0°F (2010) | 0.83 in (2003) |
| May 12 | 89.1°F (2015) | 37.9°F (2006) | 1.45 in (2008) |
| May 13 | 90.0°F (1999) | 33.1°F (2021) | 0.71 in (2007) |
| May 14 | 91.0°F (2014) | 28.0°F (1996) | 1.89 in (2025) |
| May 15 | 88.0°F (2010) | 30.0°F (2013) | 0.88 in (2012) |
| May 16 | 90.0°F (2013) | 35.1°F (2000) | 2.11 in (2014) |
| May 17 | 89.1°F (2015) | 33.1°F (2000) | 2.03 in (2011) |
| May 18 | 91.9°F (2017) | 37.9°F (2023) | 1.39 in (2002) |
| May 19 | 93.9°F (1996) | 37.0°F (2002) | 2.14 in (2001) |
| May 20 | 93.9°F (1996) | 32.0°F (2002) | 1.26 in (2005) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (1996) | 34.0°F (2007) | 0.70 in (2016) |
| May 22 | 98.1°F (2009) | 28.0°F (2002) | 0.83 in (2022) |
| May 23 | 98.1°F (2009) | 35.1°F (1997) | 1.05 in (2001) |
| May 24 | 97.0°F (2009) | 35.1°F (1997) | 0.54 in (2005) |
| May 25 | 87.1°F (2011) | 39.0°F (2006) | 0.37 in (2005) |
| May 26 | 91.0°F (2011) | 36.0°F (2023) | 1.34 in (1997) |
| May 27 | 93.0°F (2012) | 36.0°F (2013) | 0.82 in (1996) |
| May 28 | 93.9°F (2012) | 39.0°F (1997) | 1.62 in (2002) |
| May 29 | 93.0°F (2012) | 39.0°F (1997) | 1.12 in (2017) |
| May 30 | 91.9°F (2012) | 39.0°F (2008) | 0.96 in (2014) |
| May 31 | 93.9°F (2011) | 30.9°F (2003) | 0.46 in (2025) |