May weather forecast
Kentucky, USA

May ushers in the latter part of spring in Kentucky, acting as a precursor to the hot and humid summer months ahead. Daytime temperatures commonly range between 65°F (18.3°C) and 80°F (26.7°C), marking a substantial increase over April’s averages. Nighttime lows are comfortably settled from 50°F (10°C) to 65°F (18.3°C). In the state's northern regions, temperatures still remain marginally cooler but much less so than in the winter months.

As for extreme weather conditions, May is neither a record-setting month for heat nor cold. However, it continues to build on April's trend of being one of the wetter months. Precipitation remains high, and thunderstorms become increasingly common. The frequency and intensity of rain events often peak, making May the rainiest month on average in many parts of the state.

Both Louisville and Lexington experience warmer and more humid conditions, with the former generally receiving a bit more rainfall. Outdoor activities gain traction as pleasant weather predominates, although residents and visitors alike should remain alert for sudden thunderstorms.

In contrast to April, May introduces higher humidity levels that become more noticeable as the month progresses. This uptick in moisture serves as an introduction to the oppressive heat that typically characterizes the Kentucky summer. While the frequency of rainfall remains high, May also offers longer periods of sunshine, paving the way for the sun-drenched days of June. Overall, May in Kentucky is characterized by warm temperatures, elevated humidity, and the year's highest likelihood of substantial rainfall.

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• Louisville - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Louisville sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 9:00 pm EDT. The months with the highest UV index in Louisville are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Lexington - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Lexington is May, when the rain falls for 18.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Lexington sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:54 pm EDT.
• Bowling Green - May »
  February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In Bowling Green during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.
• Owensboro - May »
  In Owensboro in May, during 17.2 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. May represents one of the sunniest months of the year in Owensboro, with the city boasting an average of 9.3 sunshine hours per day.
• Covington - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Covington sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:57 pm EDT. May is a transformative month in Covington as summer activities kick off, and citizens eagerly welcome the sunny season.
• Richmond - May »
  
• Georgetown - May »
  Despite the rain, Georgetown's appeal does not wane, as the city abounds with flourishing flora and increasing outdoor activities. On the first day of May in Georgetown, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:29 pm.
• Elizabethtown - May »
  May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. May marks the transition from spring to early summer, characterised by rising temperatures in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
• Nicholasville - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Nicholasville sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:54 pm EDT. The month with the most rainfall in Nicholasville is May, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.
• Henderson - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Henderson sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT. May is the most humid month in Henderson, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
• Frankfort - May »
  On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:56 pm EDT. In Frankfort, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.