May weather forecastWest Prestonsburg, KY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in West Prestonsburg, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).Temperature
West Prestonsburg sees an increase in average high-temperatures during May, moving from a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C) in April to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). May witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In West Prestonsburg, during May, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. In West Prestonsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.8 days and collects up to 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In West Prestonsburg, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In West Prestonsburg, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In West Prestonsburg, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.6°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 (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in May
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Prestonsburg, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).
Average UV index in May
West Prestonsburg, 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
West Prestonsburg, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
West Prestonsburg, 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).
