May weather forecastMelbourne, KY

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Melbourne, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average high of 73.4°F (23°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of May, Melbourne's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). Melbourne records an average nighttime low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) throughout May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.5 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Melbourne, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Melbourne, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May in Melbourne, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Melbourne, Kentucky, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Melbourne, Kentucky, during May is 73.4°F (23°C) and the low-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

The month with the most rainfall in Melbourne, Kentucky, is May, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

In Melbourne, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

In Melbourne, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, in Melbourne, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Melbourne, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:56 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Melbourne is 8.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Melbourne is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Melbourne, KY

  • Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.4°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 (23.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Melbourne, 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
Melbourne, KY

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Melbourne, KY

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Melbourne, KY

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Melbourne, KY

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Melbourne, KY

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Melbourne, KY

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Melbourne, KY

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Melbourne, KY

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Melbourne, 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
Melbourne, KY

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

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
Melbourne, 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).