May weather forecastClifty, KY

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Clifty, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and an average high of 76.1°F (24.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature mildly increases in May, edging from a refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). During the month of May, the temperature falls to an average of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Humidity

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Clifty, in May, during 17.5 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Clifty, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.8 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of May, in Clifty, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Clifty, records 76.1°F (24.5°C), while the low-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C).

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

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

In Clifty, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

In Clifty, snow does not fall in May through September.

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

In Clifty, the average day length in May is 14h and 10min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Clifty, KY

  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Clifty, KY

  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Clifty, KY

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Clifty, KY

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Clifty, KY

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Clifty, KY

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Clifty, KY

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Clifty, 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 24min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Clifty, KY

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Clifty, 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
Clifty, KY

  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Clifty, KY

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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