May weather forecast
Olmstead, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Olmstead, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.6°F (14.8°C) and max 76.5°F (24.7°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a pleasant 68°F (20°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C). Throughout the month of May, Olmstead sees a steady low-temperature average of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Olmstead are March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Olmstead, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. In Olmstead, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.7 days and collects up to 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Olmstead.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Olmstead, Kentucky, is 9.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Olmstead. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Olmstead?

In Olmstead, 76.5°F (24.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 58.6°F (14.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month in Olmstead?

March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Olmstead, Kentucky.

What is the average humidity in May in Olmstead?

The average relative humidity in May in Olmstead is 79%.

How much does it rain in Olmstead in May?

In Olmstead, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Olmstead?

In Olmstead, Kentucky, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Olmstead have in May?

In Olmstead, the average day length in May is 14h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Olmstead?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Olmstead, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Olmstead have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Olmstead?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Olmstead?

In Olmstead, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Olmstead, KY

Average temperature in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Olmstead, KY

Average pressure in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Olmstead, KY

Average wind speed in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Olmstead, KY

Average humidity in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Olmstead, KY

Average rainfall in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in May
Olmstead, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Olmstead, KY

Average snowfall in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, March and December (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Olmstead, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Olmstead, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Olmstead, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Olmstead, KY

Average UV index in May - Olmstead, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Olmstead, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Olmstead, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Olmstead, KY

Average visibility in May - Olmstead, 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).

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