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
Phelps's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Phelps records a marked daily temperature contrast, with an average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Phelps, Kentucky, is 78%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall in Phelps are February and May, with an average 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Phelps. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Phelps aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.9 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.On the first day of May in Phelps, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Phelps, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
In Phelps, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Phelps?
What is the average humidity in May in Phelps?
What is the wettest month in Phelps?
How much does it rain in Phelps in May?
What is the last month it snows in Phelps?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Phelps?
How many hours of sunshine does Phelps have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Phelps?
Average temperature in May
Phelps, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Phelps, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Phelps, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Phelps, KY
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Phelps, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.27"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in May
Phelps, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Phelps, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Phelps, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Phelps, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Phelps, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Phelps, KY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Phelps, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Phelps, 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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