May weather forecast
Cherokee, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cherokee, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 76.3°F (24.6°C) and 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

Cherokee sees a rise in temperature during May, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C). Cherokee experiences an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Cherokee, during May, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Cherokee is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Cherokee, Kentucky, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Cherokee?

The high-temperature, in May, in Cherokee, records 76.3°F (24.6°C), while the low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Cherokee?

In Cherokee, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Cherokee?

In Cherokee, in May, it is raining for 19.1 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cherokee?

May through September are months without snowfall in Cherokee, Kentucky.

Does it snow in Cherokee in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cherokee have in May?

In Cherokee, Kentucky, the average day length in May is 14h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cherokee?

On the first day of May in Cherokee, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cherokee?

In Cherokee, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Cherokee?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Cherokee?

In Cherokee, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cherokee, KY

Average temperature in May - Cherokee, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Cherokee, KY

Average pressure in May - Cherokee, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Cherokee, KY

Average wind speed in May - Cherokee, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Cherokee, KY

Average humidity in May - Cherokee, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cherokee, KY

Average rainfall in May - Cherokee, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cherokee, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Cherokee, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Cherokee, KY

Average snowfall in May - Cherokee, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Cherokee, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Cherokee, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Cherokee, KY

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

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cherokee, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Cherokee, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Cherokee, KY

Average UV index in May - Cherokee, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cherokee, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Cherokee, 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 31).

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Average visibility in May
Cherokee, KY

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

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

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