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
Prestonsburg's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). Prestonsburg observes a dramatic plunge from daytime highs in May, settling at an average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Prestonsburg is 77%.Rainfall
In Prestonsburg, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prestonsburg, there are 181.8 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Prestonsburg, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Prestonsburg is 14h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, in Prestonsburg, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Prestonsburg is 9.4h.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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Prestonsburg?
What is the average humidity in May in Prestonsburg?
How many days does it rain in May in Prestonsburg?
When it does not snow in Prestonsburg?
Does it snow in Prestonsburg in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Prestonsburg?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Prestonsburg?
How many hours of sunshine does Prestonsburg have in May?
When is the highest UV index in Prestonsburg?
What is the UV index reading in May in Prestonsburg?
Average temperature in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prestonsburg, 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 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Prestonsburg, 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
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Prestonsburg, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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