May weather forecast
Iron City, TN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Iron City, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.7°F (25.4°C) and min 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) is recorded during the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Iron City, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Iron City, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

In Iron City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Iron City during May are 77.7°F (25.4°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Iron City have in May?

In Iron City, the average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Iron City have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Iron City?

In Iron City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Iron City, TN

Average temperature in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Iron City, TN

Average pressure in May - Iron City, 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
Iron City, TN

Average wind speed in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Iron City, TN

Average humidity in May - Iron City, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Iron City, TN

Average rainfall in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in May
Iron City, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Iron City, TN

Average snowfall in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Iron City, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Iron City, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Iron City, 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 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Iron City, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Iron City, TN

Average UV index in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Iron City, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Iron City, TN

Average visibility in May - Iron City, TN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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