May weather forecast
Mount Washington, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mount Washington, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 57.2°F (14°C) and 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Mount Washington's average low-temperature during May nights is observed to be a moderate 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Mount Washington is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Mount Washington, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mount Washington, there are 142.8 rainfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Mount Washington, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mount Washington is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:58 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mount Washington is 8.9h.

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 rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Mount Washington?

The high-temperature in Mount Washington during May is 75.6°F (24.2°C) and the low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Mount Washington?

In May, the average relative humidity in Mount Washington, Kentucky, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Mount Washington?

In Mount Washington, in May, during 15.9 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Mount Washington?

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

Does it snow in Mount Washington in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mount Washington have in May?

In May, the average day length in Mount Washington, Kentucky, is 14h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Mount Washington?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Washington, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:58 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Washington have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Mount Washington, Kentucky, is 8.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Mount Washington?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Mount Washington?

In Mount Washington, Kentucky, 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
Mount Washington, KY

Average temperature in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Mount Washington, KY

Average pressure in May - Mount Washington, 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
Mount Washington, KY

Average wind speed in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Mount Washington, KY

Average humidity in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

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

Average rainfall in May
Mount Washington, KY

Average rainfall in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Mount Washington, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mount Washington, KY

Average snowfall in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mount Washington, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
Mount Washington, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mount Washington, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Mount Washington, KY

Average UV index in May - Mount Washington, 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
Mount Washington, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Mount Washington, KY

Average visibility in May - Mount Washington, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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