May weather forecastOlmstead, KY
May
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Olmstead, 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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
