May, KY
Unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky
May is a small unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky. It is 4.4 miles N of Pippa Passes, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 41843.
May at a glance
- State
- Kentucky
- County
- Knott County
- ZIP code
- 41843
- Nearest town
- Pippa Passes (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 37.2711, -82.8633
Weather in May now
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May weather by the hour
May weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of May.
This week in May
Sunrise, sunset and moon in May
What is the weather usually like in May?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,284 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit May: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHITESBURG 2SE, KY US (USC00158635), adjusted for the elevation of May.
May weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in May through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:39 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:21 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:12 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:38 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:36 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in May?
May has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit May is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near May
The closest live webcam is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 15.4 miles SE of May.
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Questions about May
Where is May, KY?
May is an unincorporated community in Knott County, Kentucky, 4.4 miles N of Pippa Passes.
What county is May in?
May is in Knott County, Kentucky.
What is the ZIP code of May, KY?
The ZIP code for May is 41843.
What is the nearest town to May?
Pippa Passes, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near May?
Yes. The closest is Almira: US-23 - MM 60.2 - SB - SR-667 Wise Co, 15.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in May?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in May?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in May?
About 50.6 inches (1,284 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in May?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit May?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does May have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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