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
Carthage observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during May, adjusting from a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C) in April to a warm 77°F (25°C). During the month of May, Carthage experiences a steady low-temperature average of 57.2°F (14°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Carthage, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Carthage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.2 days and collects up to 40.94" (1040mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Carthage, Tennessee, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of May, in Carthage, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Carthage, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Carthage, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 77°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Carthage, TN
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Carthage, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Carthage, TN
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Carthage, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 3.74"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
Carthage, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Carthage, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Carthage, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Carthage, 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 42min).
- 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 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Carthage, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in May
Carthage, 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
Carthage, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Carthage, TN
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, July, August and September (5mi).
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