May weather forecastShannon, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Shannon, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 74.7°F (23.7°C).Temperature
As April transitions into May, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C) to a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C). During May, Shannon's temperature averages to a cool 55°F (12.8°C) at night.Humidity
In Shannon, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Shannon, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Shannon, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:53 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Shannon, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 74.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Shannon, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Shannon, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Shannon, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August, September, October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Shannon, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Shannon, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shannon, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shannon, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shannon, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shannon, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).
Average UV index in May
Shannon, 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
Shannon, 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 28).
Average visibility in May
Shannon, 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).
