May weather forecast
Briarwood, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Briarwood, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average low of 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). The average temperature drops to a mild 57°F (13.9°C) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout May, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Briarwood, Kentucky, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Briarwood, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:59 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Briarwood in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Briarwood, is 75.6°F (24.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 57°F (13.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Briarwood, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout May, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:59 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Briarwood, KY

Average pressure in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Briarwood, KY

Average wind speed in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Briarwood, KY

Average humidity in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Briarwood, KY

Average rainfall in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Briarwood, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Briarwood, KY

Average snowfall in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Briarwood, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Briarwood, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Briarwood, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Briarwood, KY

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Briarwood, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Briarwood, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Briarwood, KY

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and May (5mi).

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