May weather forecast
Rufus, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rufus, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C) to a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) is recorded during May.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout May, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rufus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.5 days and collects up to 39.65" (1007mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Rufus, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Rufus, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rufus in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Rufus, is 75.9°F (24.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Rufus, Kentucky, in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Rufus?

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 Rufus, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Rufus, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rufus have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Rufus?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Rufus, KY

Average temperature in May - Rufus, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Rufus, KY

Average pressure in May - Rufus, KY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rufus, KY

Average wind speed in May - Rufus, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Rufus, KY

Average humidity in May - Rufus, KY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Rufus, KY

Average rainfall in May - Rufus, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Rufus, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Rufus, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rufus, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rufus, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Rufus, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rufus, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rufus, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Rufus, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Rufus, KY

Average UV index in May - Rufus, 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
Rufus, KY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Rufus, KY

Average visibility in May - Rufus, 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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