May weather forecast
Raccoon, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Raccoon, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 76.5°F (24.7°C) and min 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a warm 76.5°F (24.7°C). With the onset of night in May, Raccoon reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a cool 54°F (12.2°C).

Humidity

In Raccoon, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Raccoon, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Raccoon, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Raccoon, 76.5°F (24.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 54°F (12.2°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Raccoon, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in Raccoon in May?

In May, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Raccoon, 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?

The average day length in May in Raccoon, Kentucky, is 14h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Raccoon is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Raccoon, KY

Average temperature in May - Raccoon, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°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 (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Raccoon, KY

Average pressure in May - Raccoon, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Raccoon, KY

Average wind speed in May - Raccoon, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Raccoon, KY

Average humidity in May - Raccoon, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

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

Average rainfall in May
Raccoon, KY

Average rainfall in May - Raccoon, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Raccoon, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Raccoon, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Raccoon, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Raccoon, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Raccoon, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Raccoon, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Raccoon, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Raccoon, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Raccoon, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Raccoon, KY

Average UV index in May - Raccoon, 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
Raccoon, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Raccoon, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Raccoon, KY

Average visibility in May - Raccoon, 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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