May weather forecastGilpin, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Gilpin, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).Temperature
In May, the average high-temperature increases from a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C). Throughout May nights, Gilpin experiences a consistent temperature average of 56.5°F (13.6°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Gilpin, during May, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 41.46" (1053mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:53 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gilpin, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75.9°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: 56.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Gilpin, 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
Gilpin, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Gilpin, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August, September, October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Gilpin, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days in May
Gilpin, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gilpin, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gilpin, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Gilpin, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gilpin, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Gilpin, 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
Gilpin, 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 31).
Average visibility in May
Gilpin, 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).





