May weather forecast
Central City, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Central City, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 75.7°F (24.3°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Temperature

Central City's weather in May presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C) in April to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). In May, the temperature drops to an average of 58.3°F (14.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Central City, in May, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Central City, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Central City, Kentucky, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Central City in May?

In Central City, in May, the average high-temperature is 75.7°F (24.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 58.3°F (14.6°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Central City, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

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 Central City have in May?

In Central City, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Central City, KY

Average temperature in May - Central City, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Central City, KY

Average pressure in May - Central City, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Central City, KY

Average wind speed in May - Central City, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Central City, KY

Average humidity in May - Central City, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Central City, KY

Average rainfall in May - Central City, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Central City, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Central City, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Central City, KY

Average snowfall in May - Central City, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Central City, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Central City, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Central City, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Central City, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Central City, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Central City, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Central City, KY

Average UV index in May - Central City, 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
Central City, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Central City, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Central City, KY

Average visibility in May - Central City, 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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