May weather forecastHope, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Hope, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 75°F (23.9°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).Temperature
May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a warm 75°F (23.9°C). In the month of May, Hope's average low-temperature falls to a mild 55.4°F (13°C).Humidity
In Hope, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Hope, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Hope, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:51 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Hope, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Hope, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Hope, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Hope, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Hope, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in May
Hope, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hope, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hope, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Hope, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hope, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Hope, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Hope, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Hope, 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).
