May weather forecast
Benham, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Benham, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 73.4°F (23°C).

Temperature

In Benham, stepping into May brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from April's enjoyable 64.6°F (18.1°C) to a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). Benham's nighttime temperature in May drops to an average of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

In Benham, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Benham, in May, it is raining for 22.1 days, with typically 4.45" (113mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.2 days and collects up to 44.92" (1141mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Benham aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43 snowfall days, and 23.98" (609mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Benham, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Benham, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In Benham, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Benham, 73.4°F (23°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.7°F (11.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Benham, in May, during 22.1 rainfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Benham. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Benham aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Benham?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Benham, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Benham, KY

Average temperature in May - Benham, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Benham, KY

Average pressure in May - Benham, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Benham, KY

Average wind speed in May - Benham, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Benham, KY

Average humidity in May - Benham, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Benham, KY

Average rainfall in May - Benham, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Benham, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Benham, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Benham, KY

Average snowfall in May - Benham, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Benham, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Benham, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Benham, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Benham, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Benham, KY

Average UV index in May - Benham, KY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Benham, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Benham, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Benham, KY

Average visibility in May - Benham, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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