May weather forecast
Glasgow, KY

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Weather in May

May signals the arrival of summer in Glasgow, Kentucky. Following the pleasant weather in April, May brings warmer days as the temperatures climb. The rainfall increases slightly, totaling at 2.36" (60mm) over 15.6 days; but it is interspersed with ample sunshine. The increase in temperature and sunlight, combined with the disappearing trace of winter, make May the gateway to the bustling summertime in the city.

Temperature

May's arrival in Glasgow, Kentucky, coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C) to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) is observed.

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Glasgow.

Rainfall

In Glasgow, during May, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Glasgow, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.2 days and collects up to 23.27" (591mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Glasgow.

Daylight

In Glasgow, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Glasgow. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Glasgow in May?

In Glasgow, 75.7°F (24.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 57.4°F (14.1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month in Glasgow?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Glasgow?

The average relative humidity in May in Glasgow, Kentucky, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Glasgow?

In Glasgow, Kentucky, in May, during 15.6 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Glasgow?

May through October are months without snowfall in Glasgow, Kentucky.

Does it snow in Glasgow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Glasgow?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Glasgow?

On the first day of May in Glasgow, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Glasgow have in May?

In Glasgow, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

When is the highest UV index in Glasgow?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Glasgow, Kentucky.

What is the UV index reading in May in Glasgow?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Glasgow, Kentucky, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Glasgow, KY

Average temperature in May - Glasgow, 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 (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

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Average pressure in May
Glasgow, KY

Average pressure in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Glasgow, KY

Average wind speed in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Glasgow, KY

Average humidity in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Glasgow, KY

Average rainfall in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in May
Glasgow, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Glasgow, KY

Average snowfall in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Glasgow, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Glasgow, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 0min

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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Glasgow, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Glasgow, KY

Average UV index in May - Glasgow, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Glasgow, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

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 31).

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Average visibility in May
Glasgow, KY

Average visibility in May - Glasgow, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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