May weather forecastCosby, TN

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Cosby, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average high of 76.3°F (24.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C) to a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C). May nights bring a significant cooling from the heat of the day, with averages of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

In Cosby, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Cosby, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 24.02" (610mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 76.3°F (24.6°C) and a low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

In Cosby, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In Cosby, in May, during 15.5 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Cosby, snow does not fall in May through September.

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 4min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cosby is 10.3h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 76.3°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 (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Cosby, 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
Cosby, TN

  • Average wind speed in May: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Cosby, TN

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Cosby, TN

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in May
Cosby, TN

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cosby, TN

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cosby, TN

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Cosby, TN

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min

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: 10h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cosby, TN

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in May
Cosby, 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
Cosby, TN

  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Cosby, TN

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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