May weather forecastSmiths Creek, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Smiths Creek, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average low of 55°F (12.8°C).Temperature
May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature records at a cool 55°F (12.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Smiths Creek is 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout May, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.9 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Smiths Creek, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Smiths Creek, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:50 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Smiths Creek, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°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 (25.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Smiths Creek, 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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Smiths Creek, 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
Smiths Creek, 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 31).
Average visibility in May
Smiths Creek, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
