May weather forecastHickory, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Hickory, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.8°F (24.9°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).Temperature
Hickory's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C). May's nights observe an average temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Hickory, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 4.45" (113mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.3 rainfall days, and 42.01" (1067mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 9min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Hickory, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. 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 UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Hickory, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Hickory, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Hickory, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Hickory, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Hickory, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 4.45"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Hickory, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hickory, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hickory, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hickory, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hickory, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Hickory, 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
Hickory, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Hickory, KY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
