May weather forecast
Nashville, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Nashville, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.9°F (25.5°C) and an average low of 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from April's agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). Nashville's average low-temperature for the month of May records at a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Nashville is 77%.

Rainfall

In Nashville, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Nashville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.1 days and collects up to 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Nashville, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, in Nashville, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Nashville. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Nashville in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Nashville, records 77.9°F (25.5°C), while the low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Nashville?

The average relative humidity in May in Nashville, North Carolina, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Nashville?

In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Nashville?

April through November are months without snowfall in Nashville, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in May in Nashville?

The average day length in May in Nashville, North Carolina, is 14h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Nashville?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Nashville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Nashville, North Carolina, is 9.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Nashville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Nashville?

In Nashville, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Nashville, NC

Average temperature in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Nashville, NC

Average pressure in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Nashville, NC

Average wind speed in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Nashville, NC

Average humidity in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Nashville, NC

Average rainfall in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in May
Nashville, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Nashville, NC

Average snowfall in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Nashville, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nashville, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nashville, NC
  • 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Nashville, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Nashville, NC

Average UV index in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Nashville, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Nashville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Nashville, NC

Average visibility in May - Nashville, NC
  • 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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