May weather forecastCleveland, TN
May
Weather in May
May is generally pleasant in Cleveland, with warming temperatures kicking off the early signs of summer. With high temperatures around 77.9°F (25.5°C) and lows at 56.8°F (13.8°C), days and nights are comfortable. May experiences an increase in sunshine hours per day and relative humidity stays steady, indicating atmospheric stability and warm conditions. Despite a reduction in the number of rainfall days relative to April, rainfall amounts are relatively high. The wind decreases slightly, contributing to more calm and peaceful outdoor conditions.Temperature
May signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 56.8°F (13.8°C).Humidity
In Cleveland, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Cleveland, during May, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Cleveland, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:48 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Average temperature in May
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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 54min
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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, 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).
