May weather forecast
Columbia, TN

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Weather in May

May is the start of the warm season in Columbia, Tennessee with an average high temperature of 77.5°F (25.3°C). This month brings an explosion of activities from wildlife, ushering in an incredible time for birdwatching in particular. The chances of rainfall are high, making the vegetation lush and green. The surroundings turn into breathtaking landscapes with the flowering of vibrant flora. May experiences the first of the sultry months that follow.

Temperature

Columbia, Tennessee, experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). During May, the average low-temperature in Columbia, Tennessee, is a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Columbia, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.4 rainfall days, and 38.43" (976mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Columbia.

Daylight

In Columbia, Tennessee, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of May, in Columbia, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

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 rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Columbia?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Columbia, is 77.5°F (25.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Columbia?

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

How much does it rain in Columbia in May?

In Columbia, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Columbia?

May through October are months without snowfall in Columbia, Tennessee.

Does it snow in Columbia in May?

In May, in Columbia, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

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

The average day length in May in Columbia, Tennessee, is 14h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Columbia?

On the first day of May in Columbia, Tennessee, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia have in May?

In Columbia, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Columbia?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Columbia?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbia is 6. A UV Index 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
Columbia, TN

Average temperature in May - Columbia, 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 (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Columbia, TN

Average pressure in May - Columbia, 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
Columbia, TN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Columbia, TN

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Columbia, TN

Average rainfall in May - Columbia, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and July (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

Average rainfall days in May
Columbia, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Columbia, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Columbia, TN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Columbia, TN

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.8 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
Columbia, TN

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

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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Columbia, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Columbia, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Columbia, TN

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Columbia, TN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Columbia, TN

Average visibility in May - Columbia, TN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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