May weather forecast
Buttermilk Shores, TN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Buttermilk Shores, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.5°F (25.3°C) and an average low of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C) in April to a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C). Buttermilk Shores reports a considerable drop from daytime temperatures in May, recording an average nighttime figure of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Buttermilk Shores, during May, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Buttermilk Shores, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.7 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Buttermilk Shores, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Buttermilk Shores, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Buttermilk Shores, is 77.5°F (25.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Buttermilk Shores?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Buttermilk Shores, during May, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Buttermilk Shores have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Buttermilk Shores.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in May
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average pressure in May - Buttermilk Shores, 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
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average wind speed in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average humidity in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average rainfall in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average snowfall in May - Buttermilk Shores, 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 and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.7 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
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (15.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average UV index in May - Buttermilk Shores, 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
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Buttermilk Shores, TN

Average visibility in May - Buttermilk Shores, TN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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