May weather forecast
Drift, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Drift, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 54°F (12.2°C) and max 76.5°F (24.7°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C). Drift documents a significant temperature variance in May, with the mean nighttime lows settling at a fresh 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Drift, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Drift.

Daylight

In Drift, Kentucky, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of May in Drift, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Drift is 9.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Drift?

Drift in May has an average high-temperature of 76.5°F (24.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Drift?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Drift in May?

In May, in Drift, Kentucky, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Drift?

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

Does it snow in Drift in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Drift?

The average day length in May is 14h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Drift?

On the first day of May in Drift, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Drift?

In Drift, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in May in Drift?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Drift is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Drift, KY

Average temperature in May - Drift, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.5°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 (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Drift, KY

Average pressure in May - Drift, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"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
Drift, KY

Average wind speed in May - Drift, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Drift, KY

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

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

Average rainfall in May
Drift, KY

Average rainfall in May - Drift, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Drift, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Drift, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Drift, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Drift, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Drift, 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 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Drift, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Drift, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Drift, KY

Average UV index in May - Drift, KY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Drift, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Drift, 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 32).

Average visibility in May
Drift, KY

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

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

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