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
The arrival of May brings a change in Sitka's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C). Sitka's nights in May are distinguished by a pronounced temperature shift from the day, with an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C).Humidity
In Sitka, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sitka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.4 days and collects up to 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sitka, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Sitka, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Sitka. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Sitka, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 76.5°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 (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Sitka, KY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Sitka, 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
Sitka, KY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Sitka, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in May
Sitka, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sitka, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sitka, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sitka, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sitka, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Sitka, 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
Sitka, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Sitka, 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).
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