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
Entering May, Hopkinsville notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C) to a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). Hopkinsville witnesses an average low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Hopkinsville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 9min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Hopkinsville, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Average temperature in May
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Hopkinsville, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Hopkinsville, 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
Hopkinsville, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Hopkinsville, 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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