Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May brings a slight rise in Benton's average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). During the May nights, an average temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Benton, during May, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148 days and collects up to 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Benton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. 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: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Benton, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Benton, TN
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Benton, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Benton, TN
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September, October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Benton, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in May
Benton, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Benton, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Benton, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Benton, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Benton, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Benton, TN
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Benton, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Benton, TN
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and December (5mi).
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