May weather forecastCloud Ford, TN

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Cloud Ford, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May, adjusting from April's comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C) to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). Significant dips from daytime highs mark the May nights in Cloud Ford, Tennessee, with a consistent average temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Cloud Ford is 76%.

Rainfall

In Cloud Ford, Tennessee, during May, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cloud Ford, there are 147.1 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cloud Ford, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cloud Ford is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of May in Cloud Ford, Tennessee, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Cloud Ford is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Cloud Ford, 75.7°F (24.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.1°F (11.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

The average relative humidity in May in Cloud Ford is 76%.

In Cloud Ford, in May, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Cloud Ford, Tennessee, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, in Cloud Ford, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Cloud Ford, the average day length in May is 14h and 8min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cloud Ford, Tennessee, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Cloud Ford is 9.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Cloud Ford, Tennessee, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min

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 42min).

  • 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 January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Cloud Ford, 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
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Cloud Ford, TN

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).