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
Sulphur experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). In Sulphur, the average nighttime temperature during May is a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Sulphur, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sulphur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.6 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sulphur, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:59 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average high temperature in May: 75.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Sulphur, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Sulphur, KY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July and December (5mi).
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