May weather forecast
Lenoir City, TN

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Weather in May

With the arrival of May, Lenoir City, Tennessee, fully embraces the warm weather as winter becomes a distant memory. The city basks under the much-awaited warmth of spring as snow is unheard of during this period. Temperatures rise steadily between 55.6°F (13.1°C) to 77.5°F (25.3°C), showcasing warmer days. May is a green and joyful time with numerous outdoor activities becoming more prominent in daily routines. The city moves with an unspoken zeal to make the most of the pleasant, spring season.

Temperature

May brings a rise in Lenoir City's average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C) in April to a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C). A marked difference from the daytime temperatures, Lenoir City's nighttime temperature falls to an average low of 55.6°F (13.1°C) in May.

Humidity

In Lenoir City, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Lenoir City, in May, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lenoir City, 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

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Lenoir City, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability 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:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Lenoir City?

The high-temperature, in May, in Lenoir City, records 77.5°F (25.3°C), while the low-temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Lenoir City is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout May, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Lenoir City, snow does not fall in April through September.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Lenoir City, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Lenoir City?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average temperature in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

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

Average wind speed in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average humidity in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average rainfall in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average snowfall in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lenoir City, 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: 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average UV index in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Lenoir City, 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
Lenoir City, TN

Average visibility in May - Lenoir City, 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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