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
Lexington's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). During May, Lexington records an average temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) at night.Humidity
In Lexington, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Lexington is May, when the rain falls for 18.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Lexington.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index intensity in May in Lexington?
Average temperature in May
Lexington, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 74.8°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 (39°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Lexington, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Lexington, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Lexington, 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
Lexington, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.82"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
Lexington, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lexington, 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
Lexington, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 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
Lexington, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lexington, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Lexington, 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
Lexington, 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 30).
Average visibility in May
Lexington, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July and December (5mi).
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