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 shift from April to May is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature in Benton falls to an average of 56.8°F (13.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Benton, Tennessee, is 77%.Rainfall
In Benton, in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 148 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Benton in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Benton?
How many days does it rain in May in Benton?
When it does not snow in Benton?
What is the average length of the day in May in Benton?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Benton?
How long on average sun shines in May in Benton?
When is the highest UV index in Benton?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Benton?
Average temperature in May
Benton, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Benton, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Benton, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Benton, TN
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September, October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Benton, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in May
Benton, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Benton, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Benton, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Benton, 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 5min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Benton, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Benton, 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
Benton, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Benton, TN
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and December (5mi).
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