May weather forecast
Westplains, KY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Westplains, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.2°F (15.1°C) and 76.8°F (24.9°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C). In the month of May, an average of 59.2°F (15.1°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Westplains, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 4.45" (113mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.3 rainfall days, and 42.01" (1067mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Westplains, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Westplains, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Westplains, is 76.8°F (24.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 59.2°F (15.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Westplains, during May, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Westplains, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, in Westplains, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Westplains, the average day length in May is 14h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Westplains?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Westplains?

In Westplains, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Westplains, KY

Average temperature in May - Westplains, KY
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Westplains, KY

Average pressure in May - Westplains, 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
Westplains, KY

Average wind speed in May - Westplains, KY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Westplains, KY

Average humidity in May - Westplains, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Westplains, KY

Average rainfall in May - Westplains, KY
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Westplains, KY

Average rainfall days in May - Westplains, 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 November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Westplains, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Westplains, KY

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.4 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
Westplains, KY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Westplains, KY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Westplains, KY

Average sunshine days in May - Westplains, KY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Westplains, KY

Average UV index in May - Westplains, 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
Westplains, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Westplains, KY

Average visibility in May - Westplains, 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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