Temperature in Kentucky in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Kentucky, the United States of America this May.

Kentucky, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences high average maximum daytime temperatures in May, ranging from 24°C (75°F) in Florence to 26°C (79°F) in Madisonville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Madisonville and 13°C (55°F) in Florence.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Kentucky, the United States of America in May?

Discover the typical May temperatures for the most popular locations of Kentucky on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Kentucky temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Kentucky, the United States of America in May?

Average daytime highs in Kentucky, the United States of America during May reach about 24°C (75°F) in Lexington.

How cold does it get at night in Kentucky, the United States of America in May?

Lexington sees nighttime lows close to 13°C (55°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Kentucky, the United States of America?

Madisonville tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 14°C (57°F).

What is the coldest city in May in Kentucky, the United States of America?

The coldest city in May in Kentucky, the United States of America is Florence when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 24°C (75°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 13°C (55°F).

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