May weather forecast
Taft, TN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Taft, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.6°F (14.8°C) and max 77.7°F (25.4°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C) in April to a warm 77.7°F (25.4°C). In May, the recorded average low-temperature is a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

In Taft, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Taft, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Taft, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.6 days and collects up to 43.43" (1103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Taft, Tennessee, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of May, in Taft, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Taft, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Taft are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. 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. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Taft?

The high-temperature, in May, in Taft, records 77.7°F (25.4°C), while the low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Taft?

In Taft, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Taft?

In May, in Taft, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout May, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Taft?

April through October are months without snowfall in Taft.

How many hours of daylight does Taft have in May?

The average day length in May in Taft is 14h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Taft?

On the first day of May in Taft, Tennessee, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Taft have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Taft, Tennessee, is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Taft?

The months with the highest UV index in Taft, Tennessee, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Taft?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Taft, Tennessee, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Taft, TN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Taft, TN

Average pressure in May - Taft, 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
Taft, TN

Average wind speed in May - Taft, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Taft, TN

Average humidity in May - Taft, TN
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Taft, TN

Average rainfall in May - Taft, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and April (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in May
Taft, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Taft, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Taft, TN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Taft, TN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Taft, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Taft, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Taft, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Taft, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Taft, TN

Average UV index in May - Taft, 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
Taft, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Taft, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Taft, TN

Average visibility in May - Taft, 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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