May weather forecastCorbin, KY
May
Weather in May
May sees the start of the warm season, with temperatures peaking at a balmy 75.7°F (24.3°C). The temperature isn’t the only thing on the rise; daylight hours extend to 14.2 hours, marking the onset of the sunniest time of the year. While the humidity remains consistent with earlier months, the warmer weather may make it feel more pronounced. Although rainfall drops off slightly during this month, it's replaced by an increase in the hours of visible sunshine. The atmospheric pressure remains relatively constant during this month, demonstrating Corbin's stable spring weather.Temperature
May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). The average temperature during May nights dips to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 18.5 days. Throughout May, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Corbin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.7 days and collects up to 39.53" (1004mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Corbin, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Corbin, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°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 (27.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Corbin, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Corbin, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Corbin, KY
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August, September, October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Corbin, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Corbin, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Corbin, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Corbin, 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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Corbin, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Corbin, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Corbin, 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
Corbin, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Corbin, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
