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
As McDowell transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a warm 76.5°F (24.7°C). McDowell marks a considerable descent from the daytime apex, as the average temperature dips to a cool 54°F (12.2°C) at night throughout May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In McDowell, in May, during 20.3 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In McDowell, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In McDowell, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.On the first day of May in McDowell, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in McDowell is 9.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in McDowell?
What is the average humidity in May in McDowell?
How much does it rain in McDowell in May?
When it does not snow in McDowell?
Does it snow in McDowell in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in McDowell?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in McDowell?
How long on average sun shines in May in McDowell?
How high is the UV index in May in McDowell?
Average temperature in May
McDowell, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in May
McDowell, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
McDowell, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
McDowell, KY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
McDowell, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
McDowell, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
McDowell, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
McDowell, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
McDowell, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
McDowell, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).
Average UV index in May
McDowell, KY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
McDowell, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
McDowell, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
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).
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