May weather forecastGifford, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Gifford, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 76.3°F (24.6°C) and an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C).Temperature
May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C). Gifford notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout May, with an average nighttime temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Gifford, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gifford, there are 178.7 rainfall days, and 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Gifford is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Gifford, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.3°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 (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Gifford, 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
Gifford, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Gifford, KY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Gifford, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Gifford, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gifford, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gifford, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gifford, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gifford, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Gifford, 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
Gifford, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Gifford, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
