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
The arrival of May in Sewanee signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 67.5°F (19.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). Sewanee's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 56.5°F (13.6°C).Humidity
In Sewanee, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Sewanee, in May, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sewanee, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.9 days and collects up to 48.15" (1223mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sewanee, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Sewanee is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of May, in Sewanee, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Sewanee. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Sewanee, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).
Average pressure in May
Sewanee, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sewanee, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Sewanee, TN
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Sewanee, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 4.21"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.51").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.8").
Average rainfall days in May
Sewanee, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sewanee, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sewanee, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Sewanee, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sewanee, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Sewanee, 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
Sewanee, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Sewanee, TN
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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