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 start of May brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from April's comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C) to a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C). Whitesburg's nights during May are marked by a pronounced drop from daytime temperatures, experiencing an average low of 54.3°F (12.4°C).Humidity
In Whitesburg, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In Whitesburg, Tennessee, in May, during 16.7 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Whitesburg, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.On the first day of May in Whitesburg, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in May
Whitesburg, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 76.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Whitesburg, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Whitesburg, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Whitesburg, TN
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Whitesburg, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
Whitesburg, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whitesburg, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Whitesburg, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Whitesburg, 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: 10h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whitesburg, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Whitesburg, 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
Whitesburg, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Whitesburg, TN
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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