Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). Payne Gap's nighttime temperature in May drops to an average of 53.1°F (11.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 22.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Payne Gap aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.1 snowfall days, and 24.8" (630mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, in Payne Gap, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 4.21"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").
Average rainfall days in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 22.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Payne Gap, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Payne Gap, 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
Payne Gap, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Payne Gap, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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