May weather forecast
Sweetwater, TN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Sweetwater, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.7°F (25.4°C) and an average low of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

Sweetwater's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C). Sweetwater's temperature lowers to a mean of 56.3°F (13.5°C) during the nights in May.

Humidity

In Sweetwater, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sweetwater, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.4 days and collects up to 35.71" (907mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sweetwater, snow does not fall in May 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 6:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 77.7°F (25.4°C) and a low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Sweetwater, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Sweetwater, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, in Sweetwater, Tennessee, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

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 reading in May?

In Sweetwater, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sweetwater, TN

Average temperature in May - Sweetwater, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Sweetwater, TN

Average pressure in May - Sweetwater, 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
Sweetwater, TN

Average wind speed in May - Sweetwater, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Sweetwater, TN

Average humidity in May - Sweetwater, TN
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Sweetwater, TN

Average rainfall in May - Sweetwater, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Sweetwater, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Sweetwater, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sweetwater, TN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sweetwater, TN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Sweetwater, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sweetwater, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sweetwater, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Sweetwater, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Sweetwater, TN

Average UV index in May - Sweetwater, 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
Sweetwater, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Sweetwater, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Sweetwater, TN

Average visibility in May - Sweetwater, 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).

Sweetwater, Tennessee, USA

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