May weather in Paducah, KY
The average temperature in Paducah in May is 66.7°F (56.0°F–77.4°F). Average precipitation: 4.83 inches.
May is a spring month in Paducah, and is warmer than the annual average of 57.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 59m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
77.4°F
Avg Low
56.0°F
Precipitation
4.83 in
Daylight
13h 59m
May records in Paducah
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 87.1°F (2007) | 33.1°F (1963) | 2.50 in (2017) |
| May 2 | 89.1°F (2012) | 33.1°F (1963) | 2.14 in (1973) |
| May 3 | 91.0°F (2012) | 35.1°F (1976) | 3.66 in (1983) |
| May 4 | 86.0°F (2012) | 32.0°F (1976) | 1.33 in (1979) |
| May 5 | 87.1°F (1969) | 35.1°F (2005) | 1.45 in (2017) |
| May 6 | 88.0°F (2012) | 34.0°F (1968) | 2.62 in (1961) |
| May 7 | 91.0°F (2012) | 39.0°F (1989) | 1.83 in (1971) |
| May 8 | 90.0°F (1986) | 39.0°F (1980) | 1.96 in (1945) |
| May 9 | 88.0°F (1963) | 34.0°F (1980) | 1.63 in (1962) |
| May 10 | 88.0°F (2018) | 33.1°F (1966) | 1.38 in (2016) |
| May 11 | 87.1°F (2015) | 39.0°F (1990) | 4.46 in (1943) |
| May 12 | 88.0°F (1962) | 37.9°F (1981) | 1.82 in (1950) |
| May 13 | 89.1°F (1962) | 37.0°F (2013) | 3.05 in (2002) |
| May 14 | 90.0°F (2018) | 37.0°F (2013) | 2.48 in (1929) |
| May 15 | 90.0°F (2001) | 39.9°F (1973) | 2.34 in (1967) |
| May 16 | 91.0°F (2001) | 37.9°F (1997) | 3.46 in (1948) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (1962) | 43.0°F (1973) | 2.02 in (1990) |
| May 18 | 93.9°F (1962) | 39.9°F (2002) | 1.47 in (1966) |
| May 19 | 91.0°F (1974) | 41.0°F (1976) | 2.76 in (1981) |
| May 20 | 93.9°F (1987) | 39.0°F (2008) | 1.15 in (1931) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (1962) | 41.0°F (2008) | 1.52 in (1960) |
| May 22 | 93.0°F (1975) | 42.1°F (2015) | 1.37 in (1957) |
| May 23 | 91.9°F (1962) | 37.9°F (1963) | 2.28 in (1957) |
| May 24 | 91.0°F (1962) | 37.9°F (1963) | 1.98 in (1966) |
| May 25 | 93.0°F (1978) | 43.0°F (1976) | 3.14 in (1946) |
| May 26 | 91.9°F (1978) | 39.9°F (1979) | 1.24 in (2018) |
| May 27 | 93.0°F (2012) | 45.0°F (1994) | 3.60 in (1973) |
| May 28 | 96.1°F (2012) | 44.1°F (1994) | 1.31 in (1996) |
| May 29 | 93.9°F (2012) | 41.0°F (1964) | 2.78 in (1997) |
| May 30 | 91.0°F (1969) | 41.0°F (1984) | 1.36 in (2018) |
| May 31 | 91.9°F (2011) | 41.0°F (1984) | 1.85 in (2004) |