May weather forecastPoverty, KY

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Poverty, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.3°F (14.6°C) and max 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May, adjusting from April's comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). Poverty's nighttime temperature during May is consistently averaged at a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Poverty, during May, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Poverty, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.1 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Poverty experiences an average high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and a low-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C).

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In May, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout May, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In Poverty, the average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Poverty is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Poverty, 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 12min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Poverty, 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
Poverty, KY

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Poverty, KY

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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