May weather forecast
Lockport, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lockport, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 75°F (23.9°C) and 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C). Lockport reports a consistent average low-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) throughout May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lockport, Kentucky, during May, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 36.81" (935mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Lockport, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:57 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Lockport, is 75°F (23.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 55.8°F (13.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Lockport, during May, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Lockport, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through October.

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 Lockport have in May?

In Lockport, the average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:57 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Lockport?

In Lockport, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lockport, KY

Average temperature in May - Lockport, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75°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 (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Lockport, KY

Average pressure in May - Lockport, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lockport, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Lockport, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August, September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Lockport, KY

Average rainfall in May - Lockport, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Lockport, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Lockport, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lockport, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lockport, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Lockport, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lockport, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lockport, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Lockport, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Lockport, KY

Average UV index in May - Lockport, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Lockport, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Lockport, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Lockport, KY

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

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

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