May weather forecast
Scale, KY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Scale, Kentucky, with temperature in the range of an average high of 76.6°F (24.8°C) and an average low of 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

Scale's transition into May is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C) in April to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). Scale records an average nighttime low of 59°F (15°C) in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Scale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Scale, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Scale, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May in Scale, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Scale, 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Scale in May has an average high-temperature of 76.6°F (24.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 59°F (15°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, in Scale, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Scale have in May?

In Scale, the average day length in May is 14h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Scale have in May?

In Scale, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

When is the highest UV index?

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 Scale, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Scale, KY

Average temperature in May - Scale, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Scale, KY

Average pressure in May - Scale, 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
Scale, KY

Average wind speed in May - Scale, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Scale, KY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Scale, KY

Average rainfall in May - Scale, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Scale, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Scale, KY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Scale, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Scale, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Scale, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Scale, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Scale, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Scale, KY

Average UV index in May - Scale, 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
Scale, KY

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

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

Average visibility in May
Scale, KY

Average visibility in May - Scale, 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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