May weather forecastGhent, KY
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Ghent, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.1°F (23.4°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).Temperature
Ghent in May experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C). Ghent witnesses an average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
In Ghent, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In Ghent, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.7 rainfall days, and 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 18min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:58 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Ghent, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 74.1°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 (37.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Ghent, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ghent, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Ghent, KY
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Ghent, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in May
Ghent, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ghent, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ghent, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Ghent, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ghent, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Ghent, KY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ghent, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Ghent, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and December (5mi).
