May weather forecast
Shady Valley, TN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Shady Valley, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). Shady Valley's nighttime temperature during May is consistently averaged at a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Humidity

In Shady Valley, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Shady Valley, during May, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Shady Valley aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.9 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C) and a low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Shady Valley, in May, during 19.1 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Shady Valley. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Shady Valley aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shady Valley have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shady Valley have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in May in Shady Valley?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average temperature in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average pressure in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average wind speed in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average humidity in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average rainfall in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average snowfall in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average UV index in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Shady Valley, TN

Average visibility in May - Shady Valley, TN
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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