Weather in Louisville in May
In an average May, Louisville sees a daily high around 75°F and a low around 57°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 75°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 65°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 57°F |
| Typical low range | 46°F to 67°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
52°F
1981-05-19
Low
Highest
75°F
1985-05-31
Lowest
32°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
116°F
1991-05-28
Lowest
23°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.8 g/m³
1991-05-30
Lowest
3.8 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2023-05-01
Lowest
3 mph
2006-05-31
Gust
Highest
54 mph
1997-05-03
Lowest
9 mph
1998-05-28
Precip
Wettest
10.57 in
2003
Driest
1.46 in
1988
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