May weather forecastCenter, KY

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Center, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C). Center's temperature drops to an average low of 56.8°F (13.8°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Center, in May, during 18 rainfall days, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Center, Kentucky, there are 177.2 rainfall days, and 42.95" (1091mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Center is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Center is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Center are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Center, Kentucky, are 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C) respectively.

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

In Center, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Center, Kentucky, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Center, Kentucky, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Center, Kentucky, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Center, KY

  • Average high temperature in May: 75.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Center, KY

  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Center, KY

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Center, KY

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Center, KY

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.52").

Average rainfall days in May
Center, KY

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Center, KY

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Center, KY

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min

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: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Center, KY

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Center, KY

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Center, KY

  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Center, KY

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July and September (5mi).