May weather forecast
Carlisle, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Carlisle, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Carlisle cools down to an average low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Carlisle is May, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Carlisle, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Carlisle in May has an average high-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.7 days and accumulates 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Carlisle, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Carlisle, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Carlisle have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:53 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Carlisle?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in May
Carlisle, KY

Average temperature in May - Carlisle, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°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 (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Carlisle, KY

Average pressure in May - Carlisle, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carlisle, KY

Average wind speed in May - Carlisle, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Carlisle, KY

Average humidity in May - Carlisle, 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 August and September (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Carlisle, KY

Average rainfall in May - Carlisle, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Carlisle, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Carlisle, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carlisle, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carlisle, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 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
Carlisle, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carlisle, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carlisle, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Carlisle, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Carlisle, KY

Average UV index in May - Carlisle, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Carlisle, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Carlisle, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Carlisle, KY

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

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

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