May weather forecastBolivar, TN
May
Weather in May
May signifies the advent of summer with a significant rise in temperature, as the average high skyrockets up to 78.3°F (25.7°C). The arrival of warmer days is associated with longer daylight hours and abundant sunshine. Weather contrasts are a regular feature for May in Bolivar, with sudden temperature fluctuations common between day and night. Despite a dip in cloud cover percentage, rainfall is seen quite frequently, keeping the landscape lush and green. Apart from the higher daytime temperatures, May experiences a substantial increase in minimum night temperature, revealing the onset of the much warmer months ahead.Temperature
Bolivar's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's agreeable 69.8°F (21°C) to a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C). In May, Bolivar's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 60.4°F (15.8°C) during the night.Humidity
In Bolivar, Tennessee, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Bolivar, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bolivar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.4 days and collects up to 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Bolivar, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Bolivar, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:05 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
In Bolivar, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 78.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 3.9"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bolivar, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Bolivar, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Bolivar, TN
- 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).





