May weather forecastMurray, KY
May
Weather in May
May ushers in a significant rise in temperature, annual rainfall decreases, and the city witnesses consistent weather patterns. Noticeably, the month marks a stark increase in temperatures with daily highs reaching about 77°F (25°C). With the departure of spring, the city finds itself on the precipice of the hot summer season. Daylight hours extend, accommodating more sunshine each day, making May a sunny welcome to the impending summer.Temperature
The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in April to a warm 77°F (25°C). Murray experiences a mean temperature of 59°F (15°C) during May nights.Humidity
February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Murray, in May, during 17.9 rainfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Murray, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.5 days and collects up to 39.72" (1009mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Murray, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Murray, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 77°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Murray, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Murray, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Murray, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Murray, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 4.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in May
Murray, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Murray, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Murray, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Murray, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Murray, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Murray, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Murray, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Murray, 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).
