May weather forecast
Greenville, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Greenville, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Greenville observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from April's comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Humidity

The most humid month in Greenville, Kentucky, is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Greenville, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Greenville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Greenville, 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 5:30 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and a low-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Greenville, in May, during 16.2 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall in Greenville.

Does it snow in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Greenville have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May 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.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Greenville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Greenville, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°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
Greenville, KY

Average pressure in May - Greenville, 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
Greenville, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Greenville, KY

Average humidity in May - Greenville, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Greenville, KY

Average rainfall in May - Greenville, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in May
Greenville, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Greenville, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Greenville, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Greenville, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Greenville, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Greenville, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Greenville, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Greenville, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Greenville, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Greenville, KY

Average UV index in May - Greenville, 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
Greenville, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Greenville, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Greenville, KY

Average visibility in May - Greenville, 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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