May weather forecastNashville, IN

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Nashville, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 72.9°F (22.7°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Nashville's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) to a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C). In Nashville, May is marked by an average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.6 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 9:05 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Nashville, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

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: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Nashville, records 72.9°F (22.7°C), while the low-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.6 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

In Nashville, Indiana, in May, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

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

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 20min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 9:05 pm EDT.

In Nashville, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

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

In Nashville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Nashville, IN

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Nashville, IN

  • 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Nashville, IN

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).