May weather forecast
McGowan, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in McGowan, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In McGowan, Kentucky, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation. In McGowan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.5 days and collects up to 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, in McGowan, the average high-temperature is 75.9°F (24.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In McGowan, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In McGowan, 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.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in McGowan is 9.3h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - McGowan, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
McGowan, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
McGowan, KY

Average wind speed in May - McGowan, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
McGowan, KY

Average humidity in May - McGowan, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
McGowan, KY

Average rainfall in May - McGowan, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
McGowan, KY

Average rainfall days in May - McGowan, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
McGowan, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
McGowan, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
McGowan, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - McGowan, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
McGowan, KY

Average sunshine days in May - McGowan, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in May
McGowan, KY

Average UV index in May - McGowan, 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
McGowan, KY

Average cloud cover in May - McGowan, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
McGowan, KY

Average visibility in May - McGowan, 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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