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
As Sweetgum transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C) in April to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). Sweetgum observes an average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) during May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Sweetgum, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.1 rainfall days, and 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Sweetgum, Tennessee, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Sweetgum is 14h and 4min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Sweetgum?
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How many days does it rain in May in Sweetgum?
When it does not snow?
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What are the months with the highest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Sweetgum, 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 (43.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Sweetgum, TN
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Sweetgum, 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
Sweetgum, TN
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Sweetgum, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Sweetgum, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sweetgum, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sweetgum, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Sweetgum, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sweetgum, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Sweetgum, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sweetgum, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Sweetgum, 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).
Sweetgum, Tennessee, USA
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