May weather forecast
Charleston, TN

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Charleston, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.9°F (25.5°C) and an average low of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C). May brings an average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) to Charleston.

Humidity

In Charleston, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Charleston, during May, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Charleston, 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 in Charleston.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Charleston is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May in Charleston, Tennessee, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:48 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 in Charleston, Tennessee. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Charleston in May?

In Charleston, 77.9°F (25.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.8°F (13.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Charleston?

In Charleston, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Charleston?

In Charleston, Tennessee, during May, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Charleston?

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

How many hours of daylight does Charleston have in May?

In May, the average day length in Charleston, Tennessee, is 14h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Charleston?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Charleston?

In Charleston, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Charleston?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Charleston?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Charleston, Tennessee, 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
Charleston, TN

Average temperature in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average pressure in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average wind speed in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average humidity in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average rainfall in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average snowfall in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average UV index in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Charleston, 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
Charleston, TN

Average visibility in May - Charleston, 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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