May weather forecast
Kentucky, USA

May ushers in the latter part of spring in Kentucky, acting as a precursor to the hot and humid summer months ahead. Daytime temperatures commonly range between 65°F (18.3°C) and 80°F (26.7°C), marking a substantial increase over April’s averages. Nighttime lows are comfortably settled from 50°F (10°C) to 65°F (18.3°C). In the state's northern regions, temperatures still remain marginally cooler but much less so than in the winter months.

As for extreme weather conditions, May is neither a record-setting month for heat nor cold. However, it continues to build on April's trend of being one of the wetter months. Precipitation remains high, and thunderstorms become increasingly common. The frequency and intensity of rain events often peak, making May the rainiest month on average in many parts of the state.

Both Louisville and Lexington experience warmer and more humid conditions, with the former generally receiving a bit more rainfall. Outdoor activities gain traction as pleasant weather predominates, although residents and visitors alike should remain alert for sudden thunderstorms.

In contrast to April, May introduces higher humidity levels that become more noticeable as the month progresses. This uptick in moisture serves as an introduction to the oppressive heat that typically characterizes the Kentucky summer. While the frequency of rainfall remains high, May also offers longer periods of sunshine, paving the way for the sun-drenched days of June. Overall, May in Kentucky is characterized by warm temperatures, elevated humidity, and the year's highest likelihood of substantial rainfall.

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• Louisville - May »
  On the first day of May in Louisville sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the first day of May in Louisville sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:34 pm.
• Lexington - May »
  In Lexington in May, it is raining for 18.1 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lexington, snow does not fall in May through September.
• Bowling Green - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Bowling Green are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%. February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
• Owensboro - May »
  On the first day of May in Owensboro sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. May represents one of the sunniest months of the year in Owensboro, with the city boasting an average of 9.3 sunshine hours per day.
• Covington - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Covington is May, when the rain falls for 17.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. In Covington, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.
• Richmond - May »
  In Richmond, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Richmond sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:27 pm.
• Georgetown - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Georgetown is May, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Georgetown sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:54 pm EDT.
• Elizabethtown - May »
  On the last day of May, in Elizabethtown sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:58 pm EDT. In Elizabethtown in May, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Nicholasville - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Nicholasville is May, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Nicholasville sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:28 pm.
• Henderson - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Henderson, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT. In Henderson, Kentucky, in May, during 14.4 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Frankfort - May »
  In Frankfort, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.4 days and collects up to 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation. In Frankfort, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.