May weather forecast
Knifley, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Knifley, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 75.4°F (24.1°C).

Temperature

With the start of May, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from April's refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a warm 75.4°F (24.1°C). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout May, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.3 rainfall days, and 12.8" (325mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 75.4°F (24.1°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Knifley is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Knifley?

In Knifley, Kentucky, in May, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

Does it snow in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Knifley have in May?

In Knifley, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Knifley have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Knifley, KY

Average temperature in May - Knifley, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Knifley, KY

Average pressure in May - Knifley, 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
Knifley, KY

Average wind speed in May - Knifley, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Knifley, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Knifley, KY

Average rainfall in May - Knifley, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Knifley, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Knifley, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Knifley, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Knifley, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Knifley, KY

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Knifley, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Knifley, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Knifley, KY

Average UV index in May - Knifley, 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
Knifley, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Knifley, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Knifley, KY

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

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

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