May weather forecast
Ritchie, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Ritchie, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 75°F (23.9°C) and min 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Ritchie experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in Ritchie, Kentucky.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout May, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ritchie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.8 days and collects up to 24.84" (631mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ritchie, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ritchie in May?

May temperatures in Ritchie, Kentucky, vary between a high-temperature of 75°F (23.9°C) and a low-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ritchie?

In May, the average relative humidity in Ritchie is 78%.

How much does it rain in Ritchie in May?

In Ritchie, in May, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ritchie?

May through September are months without snowfall in Ritchie, Kentucky.

Does it snow in Ritchie in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ritchie have in May?

In Ritchie, Kentucky, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ritchie?

On the first day of May in Ritchie, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ritchie have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

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

May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Ritchie, Kentucky.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Ritchie?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ritchie, KY

Average temperature in May - Ritchie, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ritchie, KY

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Ritchie, KY

Average wind speed in May - Ritchie, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ritchie, KY

Average humidity in May - Ritchie, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ritchie, KY

Average rainfall in May - Ritchie, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ritchie, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Ritchie, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ritchie, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ritchie, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Ritchie, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ritchie, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ritchie, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Ritchie, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ritchie, KY

Average UV index in May - Ritchie, KY
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Ritchie, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Ritchie, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Ritchie, KY

Average visibility in May - Ritchie, 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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