May weather forecast
Plainfield, TN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Plainfield, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.5°F (25.3°C) and an average low of 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

Plainfield's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C) to a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C). Plainfield anticipates a considerable cooling off from the daytime high to an average minimum temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Plainfield, in May, during 13.9 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plainfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.2 days and collects up to 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Plainfield, snow does not fall in April through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Plainfield, Tennessee, the average sunshine in May is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Plainfield are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Plainfield in May?

In May, in Plainfield, the average high-temperature is 77.5°F (25.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Plainfield, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in Plainfield in May?

In Plainfield, in May, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Plainfield have in May?

In May, the average day length in Plainfield is 14h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Plainfield, TN

Average temperature in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.4°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 (29.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Plainfield, TN

Average pressure in May - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, TN

Average wind speed in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Plainfield, TN

Average humidity in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Plainfield, TN

Average rainfall in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Plainfield, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Plainfield, TN

Average snowfall in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Plainfield, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Plainfield, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Plainfield, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Plainfield, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Plainfield, TN

Average UV index in May - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Plainfield, TN

Average visibility in May - Plainfield, TN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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