May weather forecastPetersburg, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Petersburg, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 55.4°F (13°C) and 73°F (22.8°C).Temperature
Petersburg's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Petersburg experiences a mean low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) during May.Humidity
In Petersburg, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Petersburg, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Petersburg, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:59 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Petersburg, Kentucky, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Average temperature in May
Petersburg, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 73°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°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 (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, KY
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Petersburg, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Petersburg, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Petersburg, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Petersburg, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Petersburg, 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: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Petersburg, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Petersburg, KY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Petersburg, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Petersburg, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
