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
Lexington sees a rise in temperature during May, with average high-temperatures transitioning from an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) is noted during the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout May, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.UV index
In Lexington, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Average temperature in May
Lexington, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Lexington, TN
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Lexington, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Lexington, TN
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Lexington, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in May
Lexington, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lexington, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lexington, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Lexington, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lexington, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Lexington, TN
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Lexington, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Lexington, 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).
Lexington, Tennessee, USA
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