May weather forecastPayton, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Payton, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 76.3°F (24.6°C).Temperature
With the transition into May, Payton experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C) in April to a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C). Despite the high peak temperatures, Payton witnesses an average nighttime cooling to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Payton, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Payton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.7 days and collects up to 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Payton, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Payton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of May in Payton, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.
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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Payton, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Payton, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Payton, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Payton, KY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Payton, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Payton, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Payton, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Payton, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Payton, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Payton, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Payton, 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
Payton, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Payton, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
