May weather forecast
Tennessee, USA

May in Tennessee is distinctly characterized by a stable arrival of warm weather, establishing it as a gateway to the summer season. Average high temperatures settle between 71°F (21.7°C) and 83°F (28.3°C), while the low temperatures fluctuate between 50°F (10°C) and 61°F (16.1°C). Western and middle regions, particularly cities like Memphis and Nashville, usually experience this warm-up ahead of the eastern mountainous areas.

Rainfall in May remains abundant but generally comes in the form of scattered showers and thunderstorms, owing to the increased heat and humidity. Precipitation starts to wane as the state moves from the wet spring into the drier summer months. Eastern highlands receive less rainfall compared to April, while the western plains maintain consistent levels of precipitation.

May’s weather is significantly warmer compared to April, marking a departure from the spring's transitional temperatures. The chances of experiencing cold snaps or frost diminish considerably. Late May often bears a strong resemblance to early summer, particularly in southern regions where the mercury rises more quickly. The weather becomes increasingly settled and predictable, setting the stage for the hot, humid conditions that define June.

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• Nashville - May »
  On the first day of May sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. In Nashville, during May, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.
• Memphis - May »
  In Memphis during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.7 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation. In Memphis, during May, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.
• Knoxville - May »
  On the last day of May, in Knoxville sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT. On the last day of the month, in Knoxville, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.
• Chattanooga - May »
  In Chattanooga snow does not fall in May through October. In Chattanooga snow does not fall in May through October.
• Clarksville - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Clarksville are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%. In Clarksville, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.
• Murfreesboro - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Murfreesboro sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT. In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in May, during 12.7 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Franklin - May »
  In Franklin, Tennessee, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Franklin are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Jackson - May »
  On the first day of May in Jackson sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. In Jackson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.3 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.
• Johnson City - May »
  In Johnson City during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Johnson City, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
• Bartlett - May »
  On the first day of May in Bartlett sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. In Bartlett snow does not fall in April through October.
• Hendersonville - May »
  In Hendersonville during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.6 days and collects up to 39.29" (998mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Hendersonville sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:34 pm.
• Kingsport - May »
  In Kingsport in May, during 15.4 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kingsport, during May, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.