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
Memphis observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of May, adjusting from April's pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a warm 78.8°F (26°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature records at a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C).Humidity
In Memphis, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout May, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Memphis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.7 days and collects up to 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Memphis, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 78.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 62.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in May
Memphis, TN
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Memphis, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Memphis, TN
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Memphis, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Memphis, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Memphis, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Memphis, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Memphis, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Memphis, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Memphis, TN
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Memphis, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Memphis, 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).
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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