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
As Dover enters May, the average high-temperature increases from the an enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C) of April to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). An average nighttime temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) is observed in Dover during May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Dover, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 18min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
In Dover, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Average temperature in May
Dover, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Dover, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Dover, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Dover, 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, September, October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Dover, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in May
Dover, 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 (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Dover, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Dover, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Dover, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dover, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Dover, KY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Dover, 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 28).
Average visibility in May
Dover, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May and July (5mi).
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