Weather history and climate summary information is available for the following locations:
- Charleston
- Elkins
Warmest May Days
The warmest May days in West Virginia are:
| Charleston, West Virginia | 2011 | 93.9°F |
| Charleston, West Virginia | 2012 | 93°F |
| Charleston, West Virginia | 2006 | 93°F |
| Charleston, West Virginia | 1985 | 93°F |
| Charleston, West Virginia | 1976 | 92.8°F |
Coldest May Days
The coldest May days in West Virginia were:
| Elkins, West Virginia | 1978 | 19.9°F |
| Elkins, West Virginia | 1986 | 21°F |
| Elkins, West Virginia | 1983 | 23°F |
| Elkins, West Virginia | 1984 | 23°F |
| Elkins, West Virginia | 1973 | 23°F |
Wettest May Days
The wettest single days in May occurred:
| Charleston, West Virginia | 1982 | 3.2 inches |
| Elkins, West Virginia | 1996 | 2.8 inches |
| Charleston, West Virginia | 1974 | 2.5 inches |
| Elkins, West Virginia | 1994 | 2.4 inches |
| Charleston, West Virginia | 1973 | 2.4 inches |