May weather in Henderson, KY
The average temperature in Henderson in May is 66.4°F (56.0°F–76.7°F). Average precipitation: 5.01 inches.
May is a spring month in Henderson, and is warmer than the annual average of 56.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 3m. For travel, May is a wet month.
Avg High
76.7°F
Avg Low
56.0°F
Precipitation
5.01 in
Daylight
14h 3m
May records in Henderson
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 87.1°F (2012) | 39.0°F (2015) | 2.26 in (2010) |
| May 2 | 91.0°F (2012) | 41.0°F (2014) | 2.10 in (2011) |
| May 3 | 84.0°F (2012) | 44.1°F (2011) | 2.83 in (1997) |
| May 4 | 84.0°F (2012) | 42.1°F (2011) | 1.68 in (1993) |
| May 5 | 86.0°F (2012) | 46.0°F (2016) | 1.93 in (2003) |
| May 6 | 86.0°F (2012) | 44.1°F (2016) | 2.52 in (1984) |
| May 7 | 91.0°F (2012) | 41.0°F (2017) | 0.97 in (2003) |
| May 8 | 86.0°F (2015) | 43.0°F (2020) | 1.63 in (2009) |
| May 9 | 84.0°F (2011) | 35.1°F (2020) | 0.72 in (1991) |
| May 10 | 87.1°F (2011) | 45.0°F (2020) | 1.50 in (2016) |
| May 11 | 89.1°F (2011) | 39.9°F (2012) | 1.40 in (2003) |
| May 12 | 87.1°F (2011) | 39.9°F (2013) | 0.74 in (1983) |
| May 13 | 82.0°F (2014) | 46.0°F (2019) | 1.00 in (1990) |
| May 14 | 82.9°F (2020) | 43.0°F (2019) | 3.65 in (1995) |
| May 15 | 86.0°F (2012) | 44.1°F (2016) | 1.26 in (1990) |
| May 16 | 87.1°F (2012) | 46.0°F (2014) | 0.40 in (2009) |
| May 17 | 88.0°F (2012) | 41.0°F (2014) | 2.23 in (1995) |
| May 18 | 87.1°F (2012) | 41.0°F (2014) | 1.83 in (1995) |
| May 19 | 90.0°F (2012) | 42.1°F (2011) | 1.50 in (1985) |
| May 20 | 89.1°F (2012) | 50.0°F (2015) | 2.30 in (2003) |
| May 21 | 84.0°F (2011) | 46.9°F (2015) | 2.25 in (1983) |
| May 22 | 88.0°F (2014) | 43.0°F (2015) | 1.85 in (1998) |
| May 23 | 88.0°F (2020) | 53.1°F (2013) | 0.59 in (1989) |
| May 24 | 90.0°F (2012) | 45.0°F (2013) | 1.20 in (2017) |
| May 25 | 91.9°F (2012) | 42.1°F (2013) | 1.26 in (2004) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (2012) | 55.0°F (2011) | 1.72 in (2004) |
| May 27 | 93.9°F (2012) | 48.0°F (2011) | 2.67 in (1981) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (2012) | 55.0°F (2011) | 1.32 in (1990) |
| May 29 | 91.0°F (2011) | 60.1°F (2020) | 1.50 in (1997) |
| May 30 | 93.0°F (2011) | 57.0°F (2020) | 1.50 in (2004) |
| May 31 | 87.1°F (2014) | 48.0°F (2012) | 2.43 in (1997) |