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
A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May, adjusting from April's refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C) to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). In May, Benton's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 59°F (15°C) during the night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Benton, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Benton is 14h and 9min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Benton, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Benton, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Benton, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Benton, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Benton, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Benton, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Benton, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Benton, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Benton, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Benton, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Benton, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Benton, 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
Benton, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Benton, KY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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