May weather forecast
Shepherdsville, KY

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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

Shepherdsville's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a moderate 57°F (13.9°C) on average during May.

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. In Shepherdsville, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Shepherdsville 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 Shepherdsville, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shepherdsville in May?

In Shepherdsville, 75.7°F (24.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 57°F (13.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Shepherdsville?

The average relative humidity in May in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Shepherdsville?

In Shepherdsville, Kentucky, in May, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Shepherdsville?

In Shepherdsville, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Shepherdsville in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Shepherdsville have in May?

In May, the average day length in Shepherdsville is 14h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Shepherdsville?

On the first day of May in Shepherdsville, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Shepherdsville have in May?

In Shepherdsville, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Shepherdsville?

In Shepherdsville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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).

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Average pressure in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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).

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Average humidity in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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).

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Average UV index in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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).

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Average visibility in May
Shepherdsville, KY

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).

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