May weather forecastShepherdsville, KY
May
Weather in May
In May, Shepherdsville, Kentucky, says hello to summer with temperatures climbing to a peak of 75.7°F (24.3°C). This significant warming from April allows people to shed their heavy coats and embrace lighter garments. The longer daylight and infrequent rains encourage outdoor activities, making picnics, sports, and garden parties a common sight. May is a month bursting with life, a clear signal that summer is in full swing. It is the time when those air conditioners start humming, indicating that the drowsy, lazy summer days have arrived.Temperature
With the onset of May, Shepherdsville's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 57°F (13.9°C) during May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Shepherdsville, in May, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Shepherdsville, Kentucky, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:59 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Shepherdsville are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"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
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in May
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 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
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Shepherdsville, 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
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Shepherdsville, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and July (5mi).
