May weather forecast
Ledford, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Ledford, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from April's pleasant 68°F (20°C) to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). The low-temperature in Ledford averages to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ledford, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 4.17" (106mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162 rainfall days, and 39.53" (1004mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ledford, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of May in Ledford, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Ledford is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Ledford. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ledford in May?

In Ledford, 76.6°F (24.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 60.4°F (15.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month in Ledford?

The months with the highest humidity in Ledford, Kentucky, are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May in Ledford?

The average relative humidity in May in Ledford is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Ledford?

In Ledford, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ledford?

In Ledford, Kentucky, snow does not fall in April through October.

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

The average day length in May in Ledford, Kentucky, is 14h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ledford?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ledford have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Ledford?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Ledford?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ledford, KY

Average temperature in May - Ledford, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ledford, KY

Average pressure in May - Ledford, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Ledford, KY

Average wind speed in May - Ledford, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ledford, KY

Average humidity in May - Ledford, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ledford, KY

Average rainfall in May - Ledford, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ledford, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Ledford, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ledford, KY

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

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ledford, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ledford, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Ledford, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ledford, KY

Average UV index in May - Ledford, 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
Ledford, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Ledford, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in May
Ledford, KY

Average visibility in May - Ledford, 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).

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