May weather forecast
Princeton, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Princeton, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average high of 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Temperature

Princeton perceives a slight temperature ascent during May, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) is recorded during May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout May, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.5 rainfall days, and 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Princeton.

Daylight

In Princeton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Princeton, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Princeton, Kentucky, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Princeton?

The high-temperature, in May, in Princeton, is 75.9°F (24.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Princeton?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Princeton?

In May, the average relative humidity in Princeton, Kentucky, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Princeton?

In Princeton, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Princeton?

May through September are months without snowfall in Princeton.

Does it snow in Princeton in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Princeton have in May?

The average day length in May in Princeton, Kentucky, is 14h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Princeton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Princeton, Kentucky, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Princeton?

In Princeton, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Princeton?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Princeton?

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

Average temperature in May - Princeton, 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 (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Princeton, KY

Average pressure in May - Princeton, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Princeton, KY

Average wind speed in May - Princeton, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Princeton, KY

Average humidity in May - Princeton, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Princeton, KY

Average rainfall in May - Princeton, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in May
Princeton, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Princeton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Princeton, KY

Average snowfall in May - Princeton, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Princeton, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Princeton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Princeton, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Princeton, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Princeton, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Princeton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Princeton, KY

Average UV index in May - Princeton, 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
Princeton, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Princeton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Princeton, KY

Average visibility in May - Princeton, 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).

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