Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Independence experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). Independence witnesses an average low-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
In Independence, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Independence. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Independence, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Independence, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of May in Independence, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:57 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Independence is 8.8h.UV index
In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Independence, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Independence, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Independence, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Independence, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Independence, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
Independence, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Independence, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Independence, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Independence, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Independence, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Independence, KY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Independence, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Independence, 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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