May weather forecast
Cantown, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Cantown, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C) in April to a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) during May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Cantown, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout May, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 41.46" (1053mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Cantown.

Daylight

In Cantown, Kentucky, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of May, in Cantown, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:54 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Cantown 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cantown in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Cantown, is 75.9°F (24.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 56.5°F (13.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Cantown?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Cantown?

In Cantown, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cantown?

May through September are months without snowfall in Cantown.

Does it snow in Cantown 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 Cantown?

The average day length in May in Cantown, Kentucky, is 14h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cantown?

On the first day of May in Cantown, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:54 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cantown have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Cantown is 9.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Cantown?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Cantown.

What is the UV index reading in May in Cantown?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cantown, Kentucky, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cantown, KY

Average temperature in May - Cantown, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Cantown, KY

Average pressure in May - Cantown, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cantown, KY

Average wind speed in May - Cantown, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Cantown, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August, September, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Cantown, KY

Average rainfall in May - Cantown, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

Average rainfall days in May
Cantown, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Cantown, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cantown, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cantown, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 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
Cantown, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cantown, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cantown, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Cantown, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Cantown, KY

Average UV index in May - Cantown, 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
Cantown, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Cantown, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Cantown, KY

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

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

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