May weather forecast
Acton, TN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Acton, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.3°F (26.3°C) and min 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). May nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Acton, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. In Acton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.5 days and collects up to 37.95" (964mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Acton, Tennessee, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Acton, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Acton, is 79.3°F (26.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Acton, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Acton, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Acton, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Acton?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Acton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Acton, TN

Average temperature in May - Acton, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Acton, TN

Average pressure in May - Acton, TN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Acton, TN

Average wind speed in May - Acton, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Acton, TN

Average humidity in May - Acton, TN
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Acton, TN

Average rainfall in May - Acton, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Acton, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Acton, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Acton, TN

Average snowfall in May - Acton, TN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Acton, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Acton, TN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Acton, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Acton, TN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Acton, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Acton, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Acton, TN

Average UV index in May - Acton, TN
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Acton, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Acton, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Acton, TN

Average visibility in May - Acton, TN
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and May (5mi).

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