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
May signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a pleasant 68°F (20°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C) is observed.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.4 days and collects up to 38.78" (985mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Columbus is 14h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Columbus. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Columbus?
What is the most humid month in Columbus?
What is the average humidity in May in Columbus?
How many days does it rain in May in Columbus?
When it does not snow in Columbus?
How many hours of daylight does Columbus have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Columbus?
How long on average sun shines in May in Columbus?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Columbus?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Columbus?
Average temperature in May
Columbus, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbus, 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
Columbus, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbus, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbus, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 4.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbus, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbus, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbus, 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
Columbus, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbus, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbus, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Columbus, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Columbus, 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).
Columbus, Kentucky, USA
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