Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C). The average temperature drops to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) during the night in the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Balkan, in May, during 19.6 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187.5 rainfall days, and 40.24" (1022mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
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Does it snow in Balkan in May?
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Average temperature in May
Balkan, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Balkan, 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
Balkan, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Balkan, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August, September and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Balkan, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.66"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Balkan, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Balkan, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Balkan, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Balkan, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Balkan, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in May
Balkan, 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
Balkan, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Balkan, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
Balkan, Kentucky, USA
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