May weather forecastChatham, KY
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Chatham, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 73.8°F (23.2°C).Temperature
The onset of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C) in April to a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). Throughout the month of May, Chatham witnesses an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).Humidity
In Chatham, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Chatham, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 18min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Chatham, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Chatham, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Chatham, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Chatham, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September, October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Chatham, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in May
Chatham, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Chatham, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Chatham, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Chatham, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Chatham, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Chatham, KY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Chatham, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Chatham, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and July (5mi).
