Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the onset of May, Poplar Plains sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Poplar Plains cools down to an average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Poplar Plains, during May, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Poplar Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.3 days and collects up to 17.36" (441mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Poplar Plains, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Poplar Plains, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:52 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Poplar Plains, Kentucky, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Poplar Plains. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in May in Poplar Plains?
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Does it snow in Poplar Plains in May?
How many hours of daylight does Poplar Plains have in May?
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What are the months with the highest UV index in Poplar Plains?
How high is the UV index in May in Poplar Plains?
Average temperature in May
Poplar Plains, 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 (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Poplar Plains, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Poplar Plains, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Poplar Plains, 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 (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Poplar Plains, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, September and October (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Poplar Plains, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Poplar Plains, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Poplar Plains, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Poplar Plains, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Poplar Plains, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Poplar Plains, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Poplar Plains, 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 29).
Average visibility in May
Poplar Plains, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July and September (5mi).
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