May weather forecastAltamont, TN
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Altamont, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 55.9°F (13.3°C) and max 75.6°F (24.2°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C) in April to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). In the month of May, an average of 55.9°F (13.3°C) marks the low-temperature.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Altamont, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation. In Altamont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.8 days and collects up to 45.91" (1166mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Altamont, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Altamont is 9.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Altamont, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.9°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 (29.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Altamont, 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
Altamont, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Altamont, TN
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Altamont, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 4.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.8").
Average rainfall days in May
Altamont, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).
Average snowfall in May
Altamont, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Altamont, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 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
Altamont, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Altamont, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Altamont, 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
Altamont, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Altamont, TN
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).





