May weather forecastDorton Branch, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Dorton Branch, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 75°F (23.9°C) and min 54.1°F (12.3°C).Temperature
The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in April to a warm 75°F (23.9°C). Dorton Branch observes an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) during May nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19.6 days. Throughout May, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.5 rainfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Dorton Branch, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 9min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Dorton Branch, 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Dorton Branch, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Dorton Branch, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Dorton Branch, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Dorton Branch, 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 April, June, July, August, September and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Dorton Branch, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.66"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Dorton Branch, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Dorton Branch, 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
Dorton Branch, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Dorton Branch, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dorton Branch, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in May
Dorton Branch, 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
Dorton Branch, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
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 32).
Average visibility in May
Dorton Branch, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
