May weather forecastScience Hill, KY

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Science Hill, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.1°F (13.4°C) and max 76.1°F (24.5°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). In the month of May, Science Hill records a consistent average low-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Science Hill, Kentucky, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Science Hill, in May, during 17.9 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.1 rainfall days, and 38.31" (973mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Science Hill, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May in Science Hill, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Science Hill, the average sunshine in May 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 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. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Science Hill, is 76.1°F (24.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 56.1°F (13.4°C).

The average relative humidity in May in Science Hill is 78%.

In Science Hill, in May, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall in Science Hill.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

On the first day of May in Science Hill, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:52 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Science Hill is 9.2h.

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

In Science Hill, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Science Hill, KY

  • Average high temperature in May: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Science Hill, KY

  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

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

Average wind speed in May
Science Hill, KY

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Science Hill, 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 August (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Science Hill, KY

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Science Hill, KY

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Science Hill, KY

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Science Hill, KY

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Science Hill, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Science Hill, KY

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Science Hill, 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
Science Hill, KY

  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Science Hill, KY

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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