Owensboro Weather in May

What's the weather like in Owensboro (Kentucky) in May 2024?

The climate in Owensboro during May can be summarized as warm and damp.

May is in the spring in Owensboro and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

Owensboro weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.6°C 78.1°F
Nightly temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Average temperature 19°C 66.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 118 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Owensboro with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Owensboro

Owensboro average temperature in May

May rainfall

Owensboro average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Owensboro average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Owensboro in May 2024.

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Owensboro weather stats

Owensboro weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: October 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: June 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January 4.8°C 40.6°F
Wettest month: March 123mm 4.8ins
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