May weather forecast
Rochester, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Rochester, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average high of 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C) to a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C). The average temperature during May nights is registered at a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Rochester.

Rainfall

In Rochester, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rochester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.2 days and collects up to 29.88" (759mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Rochester. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. 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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Rochester, records 75.9°F (24.4°C), while the low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Rochester?

In Rochester, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

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 in Rochester?

In Rochester, Kentucky, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Rochester, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rochester have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Rochester?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Rochester, KY

Average temperature in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.9°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 (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Rochester, KY

Average pressure in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rochester, KY

Average wind speed in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Rochester, KY

Average humidity in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Rochester, KY

Average rainfall in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Rochester, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rochester, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rochester, KY

Average snowfall days in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Rochester, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rochester, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rochester, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Rochester, KY

Average UV index in May - Rochester, 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
Rochester, KY

Average cloud cover in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Rochester, KY

Average visibility in May - Rochester, KY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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