May weather forecast
Selmer, TN

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Selmer, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79°F (26.1°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a warm 79°F (26.1°C). Throughout the month of May, Selmer observes an average nighttime temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.2 rainfall days, and 38.94" (989mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Selmer, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of May, in Selmer, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Selmer, is 79°F (26.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Selmer have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Selmer, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Selmer, TN

Average temperature in May - Selmer, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Selmer, TN

Average pressure in May - Selmer, 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
Selmer, TN

Average wind speed in May - Selmer, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Selmer, TN

Average humidity in May - Selmer, 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
Selmer, TN

Average rainfall in May - Selmer, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Selmer, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Selmer, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Selmer, TN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Selmer, TN

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Selmer, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Selmer, 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 3min

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
Selmer, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Selmer, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Selmer, TN

Average UV index in May - Selmer, TN
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Selmer, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Selmer, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Selmer, TN

Average visibility in May - Selmer, 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).

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