Climate and monthly weather forecastMay, KY
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
May, Kentucky, USA - Weather January' itemprop='relatedLink'>January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in May, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a minimum average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
May, Kentucky, USA - Weather February' itemprop='relatedLink'>February, the last month of the winter in May, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.6°F (7°C) and min 29.7°F (-1.3°C). February brings a marginal elevation to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) from January's 40.1°F (4.5°C) in May's average high-temperatures. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, May, Kentucky, USA - Weather March' itemprop='relatedLink'>March, is a fresh month in May, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C). With the transition into March, May experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in February to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
May, Kentucky, USA - Weather April' itemprop='relatedLink'>April is a comfortable spring month in May, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C). April's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in March to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in May, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C) and an average low of 52.9°F (11.6°C). With the transition into May, May experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in May, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 81.1°F (27.3°C). A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of June, moving from 74.1°F (23.4°C) to a still moderately hot 81.1°F (27.3°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in May, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 83.8°F (28.8°C). July, with its average high-temperature of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C), holds the record as the warmest month. For most parts of July, the heat index is computed to be a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in May, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 82.8°F (28.2°C). The high-temperature average in August for May is a still moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C), staying closely aligned with July's conditions. Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in May, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 77.2°F (25.1°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C). May's progression into September involves a minor drop in the average high-temperature, slightly receding from a warm 82.8°F (28.2°C) in August to a still moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, in May, Kentucky, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 46°F (7.8°C). May in October experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a warm 77.2°F (25.1°C) in September to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a fresh month in May, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C). November brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C) in October to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in May, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C). The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jun 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January, recording an average high temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), is May's coldest month.
In May, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.8 days and collects up to 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 11.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of snow.
In May, Kentucky, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.6 days and aggregates up to 19.29" (490mm) of snow.
With an average of 4.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
February is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
February is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.6 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
In May, snow does not fall in June through September.
With an average of 14h and 42min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, June has the most sunshine of the year.
During the warmest month in May, July, temperatures average a high of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and a low of 61.3°F (16.3°C).
The month with the least rainfall is September, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically collects 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.
November is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
Average temperature
May, KY
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure
May, KY
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.1"Hg - Average pressure in April:
30"Hg - Average pressure in May:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.99"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
30.01"Hg - Average pressure in August:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.14"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed
May, KY
- Average wind speed in January:
6.5mph - Average wind speed in February:
6.5mph - Average wind speed in March:
6.3mph - Average wind speed in April:
6.7mph - Average wind speed in May:
5.5mph - Average wind speed in June:
4.8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
4.2mph - Average wind speed in August:
3.9mph - Average wind speed in September:
4.2mph - Average wind speed in October:
5mph - Average wind speed in November:
5.3mph - Average wind speed in December:
6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity
May, KY
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall
May, KY
- Average rainfall in January:
3.19" - Average rainfall in February:
4.13" - Average rainfall in March:
3.31" - Average rainfall in April:
3.31" - Average rainfall in May:
3.86" - Average rainfall in June:
3.62"
- Average rainfall in July:
3.9" - Average rainfall in August:
3.03" - Average rainfall in September:
2.48" - Average rainfall in October:
3.19" - Average rainfall in November:
2.72" - Average rainfall in December:
3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").
Average rainfall days
May, KY
- Average rainfall days in January:
12.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
12.6 days - Average rainfall days in March:
17.5 days - Average rainfall days in April:
17.6 days - Average rainfall days in May:
20.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
18.4 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
20.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
18.4 days - Average rainfall days in September:
16.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
14.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
13 days - Average rainfall days in December:
13 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).
Average snowfall
May, KY
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
May, KY
- Average snowfall days in January:
11.1 days - Average snowfall days in February:
9.5 days - Average snowfall days in March:
5.4 days - Average snowfall days in April:
1.1 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.6 days - Average snowfall days in November:
3 days - Average snowfall days in December:
7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
May, KY
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 54min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 48min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 12min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 12min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 42min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 24min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 30min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 12min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 12min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 18min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 6min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 54min
- Average sunshine in July:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 48min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 6min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 18min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 42min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days
May, KY
- Average sunshine days in January:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in February:
8.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
9.7 days - Average sunshine days in April:
10.4 days - Average sunshine days in May:
8 days - Average sunshine days in June:
9.5 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
8.5 days - Average sunshine days in August:
10.7 days - Average sunshine days in September:
12.2 days - Average sunshine days in October:
14.9 days - Average sunshine days in November:
15.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).
Average UV index
May, KY
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
May, KY
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility
May, KY
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
