May weather forecast
Poplar Highlands, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Poplar Highlands, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 54.7°F (12.6°C) and 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Temperature

Poplar Highlands experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from an enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C). An average temperature of 54.7°F (12.6°C) is recorded during the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Poplar Highlands is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Poplar Highlands. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Poplar Highlands, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Poplar Highlands, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May in Poplar Highlands, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Poplar Highlands, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Poplar Highlands in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Poplar Highlands, is 75.9°F (24.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Poplar Highlands?

In Poplar Highlands, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Poplar Highlands?

The month with the most rainfall in Poplar Highlands is May, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Poplar Highlands in May?

In Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Poplar Highlands?

In Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Poplar Highlands in May?

In May, in Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Poplar Highlands?

In Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, the average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Poplar Highlands?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Poplar Highlands?

In Poplar Highlands, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Poplar Highlands?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Poplar Highlands, Kentucky.

How high is the UV index in May in Poplar Highlands?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Poplar Highlands is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average temperature in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.9°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 (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average pressure in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average wind speed in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

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).

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Average humidity in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average humidity in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average rainfall in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average snowfall in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average UV index in May - Poplar Highlands, 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
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Poplar Highlands, KY

Average visibility in May - Poplar Highlands, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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