May weather forecast
Benham, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Benham, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average high of 73.4°F (23°C).

Temperature

As Benham, Kentucky, welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in April to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). In the month of May, the temperature in Benham, Kentucky, generally rests at an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

In Benham, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Benham, in May, it is raining for 22.1 days, with typically 4.45" (113mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benham, there are 197.2 rainfall days, and 44.92" (1141mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Benham aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Benham, during the entire year, snow falls for 43 days and aggregates up to 23.98" (609mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Benham is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Benham, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Benham in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Benham, is 73.4°F (23°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Benham?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Benham?

In Benham, Kentucky, in May, it is raining for 22.1 days, with typically 4.45" (113mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Benham?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Benham, Kentucky. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Benham aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Benham have in May?

The average day length in May in Benham, Kentucky, is 14h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Benham?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Benham have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Benham is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Benham?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Benham, Kentucky, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Benham, KY

Average temperature in May - Benham, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Benham, KY

Average pressure in May - Benham, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Benham, KY

Average wind speed in May - Benham, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Benham, KY

Average humidity in May - Benham, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

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Average rainfall in May
Benham, KY

Average rainfall in May - Benham, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.87").

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Average rainfall days in May
Benham, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Benham, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Benham, KY

Average snowfall in May - Benham, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Benham, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Benham, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Benham, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Benham, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Benham, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Benham, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Benham, KY

Average UV index in May - Benham, KY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Benham, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Benham, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in May
Benham, KY

Average visibility in May - Benham, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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