May weather forecastPetra, KY
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Petra, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average high of 74.8°F (23.8°C).Temperature
With the arrival of May, the average high-temperature transitions from an enjoyable 64.6°F (18.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Throughout May, Petra witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Petra is May, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Petra, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Petra is 14h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Average temperature in May
Petra, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Petra, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Petra, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Petra, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Petra, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Petra, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Petra, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Petra, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 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
Petra, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Petra, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Petra, KY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Petra, 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
Petra, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May and July (5mi).
