May weather forecast
Dobson, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Dobson, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 76.5°F (24.7°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a warm 76.5°F (24.7°C). Dobson, during the nights of May, registers a substantial plunge from the daytime high, averaging at a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C).

Humidity

In Dobson, Kentucky, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dobson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.4 days and collects up to 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Dobson.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

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 Dobson. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Dobson?

The high-temperature in Dobson, Kentucky, during May is 76.5°F (24.7°C) and the low-temperature is 54.7°F (12.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Dobson?

The average relative humidity in May in Dobson is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Dobson?

In Dobson, Kentucky, in May, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Dobson?

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

Does it snow in Dobson in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dobson have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Dobson?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dobson, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dobson have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Dobson, Kentucky, is 9.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Dobson?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Dobson?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Dobson, Kentucky, 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
Dobson, KY

Average temperature in May - Dobson, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Dobson, KY

Average pressure in May - Dobson, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Dobson, KY

Average wind speed in May - Dobson, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Dobson, KY

Average humidity in May - Dobson, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Dobson, KY

Average rainfall in May - Dobson, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Dobson, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Dobson, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dobson, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dobson, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Dobson, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dobson, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dobson, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dobson, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Dobson, KY

Average UV index in May - Dobson, 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
Dobson, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Dobson, KY

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

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

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