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
May's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). Overall's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 58.5°F (14.7°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Overall, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Overall, during May, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.1 rainfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Overall, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Overall, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the highest UV index?
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Average temperature in May
Overall, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°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 (30.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Overall, TN
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Overall, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Overall, TN
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Overall, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Overall, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Overall, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Overall, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Overall, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Overall, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Overall, 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
Overall, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Overall, 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).
Overall, Tennessee, USA
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