May weather forecast
Horse Cave, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Horse Cave, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 75.7°F (24.3°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, Horse Cave's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C) to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). During May, Horse Cave's temperature averages to a refreshing 57.4°F (14.1°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Horse Cave, in May, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Horse Cave, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Horse Cave, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Horse Cave, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 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

The average sunshine in May in Horse Cave is 9.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Horse Cave in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Horse Cave, is 75.7°F (24.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 57.4°F (14.1°C).

What are the most humid months in Horse Cave?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May in Horse Cave?

In Horse Cave, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Horse Cave?

In Horse Cave, in May, during 16.9 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Horse Cave?

In Horse Cave, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Horse Cave in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Horse Cave?

The average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Horse Cave?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 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 long on average sun shines in May in Horse Cave?

In Horse Cave, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Horse Cave?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Horse Cave?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Horse Cave, KY

Average temperature in May - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°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 (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Horse Cave, KY

Average pressure in May - Horse Cave, 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average wind speed in May - Horse Cave, 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 (5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Horse Cave, KY

Average humidity in May - Horse Cave, 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average rainfall in May - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in May
Horse Cave, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Horse Cave, KY

Average snowfall in May - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Horse Cave, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Horse Cave, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Horse Cave, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Horse Cave, KY

Average UV index in May - Horse Cave, 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
Horse Cave, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Horse Cave, KY

Average visibility in May - Horse Cave, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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