May weather forecastColumbia, KY
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Columbia, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).Temperature
Columbia observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of May, adjusting from April's refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C) to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). Columbia's average low-temperature during May nights is observed to be a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Columbia, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.3 days and collects up to 38.27" (972mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Columbia, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Columbia, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Columbia, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Columbia, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75.7°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: 56.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbia, 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
Columbia, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbia, 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
Columbia, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbia, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbia, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbia, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
Columbia, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbia, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbia, 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
Columbia, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Columbia, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and September (5mi).
