May weather forecast
Lee City, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Lee City, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 76.1°F (24.5°C) and min 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Lee City, Kentucky, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lee City, in May, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 76.1°F (24.5°C) and a low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Lee City?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Lee City, Kentucky, in May, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Lee City, 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 Lee City have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lee City, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.1°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Lee City, KY

Average pressure in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Lee City, KY

Average wind speed in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Lee City, KY

Average humidity in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

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

Average rainfall in May
Lee City, KY

Average rainfall in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Lee City, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lee City, KY

Average snowfall in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lee City, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 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
Lee City, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lee City, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lee City, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Lee City, KY

Average UV index in May - Lee City, 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
Lee City, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Lee City, KY

Average visibility in May - Lee City, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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