May weather forecast
Kite, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Kite, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.9°F (11.6°C) and max 74.1°F (23.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). In the month of May, the average temperature dips to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) during the night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Kite is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 20.8 days. Throughout May, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kite, during the entire year, the rain falls for 195.8 days and collects up to 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Kite. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Kite aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.6 snowfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Kite, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Kite in May has an average high-temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Kite, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Kite, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 3.86" (98mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Kite aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day 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 6:35 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kite, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Kite?

In Kite, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kite, KY

Average temperature in May - Kite, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Kite, KY

Average pressure in May - Kite, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Kite, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Kite, KY

Average humidity in May - Kite, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Kite, KY

Average rainfall in May - Kite, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in May
Kite, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Kite, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kite, KY

Average snowfall in May - Kite, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Kite, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kite, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kite, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Kite, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).

Average UV index in May
Kite, KY

Average UV index in May - Kite, KY
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Kite, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Kite, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Kite, KY

Average visibility in May - Kite, 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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