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
As May arrives, Sandy Furnace's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout May, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sandy Furnace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.7 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Sandy Furnace, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. 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. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Sandy Furnace, 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
Sandy Furnace, 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 31).
Average visibility in May
Sandy Furnace, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
Sandy Furnace, Kentucky, USA
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