May weather forecast
Elizabethton, TN

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A small waterfall draining into a calm pool below, in the iconic Blue Hole Waterfalls in Elizabethton, Tennessee, within the Cherokee National Park
A small waterfall draining into a calm pool below, in the iconic Blue Hole Waterfalls in Elizabethton, Tennessee, within the Cherokee National Park

Weather in May

May carries the baton of pleasant weather forward in Elizabethton as spring matures and hints at the forthcoming summer. The maximum temperature experiences a hike to reach as high as 72.9°F (22.7°C), suggestive of near-summer heat. Rain during this month is average, maintaining a balance in the overall weather conditions. Longer daylight hours of up to 14.1 hours ensure more sunshine and outdoor activities for the people. With the UV index rising to 5, May days call for sunscreen and protective clothing before stepping out.

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Elizabethton notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C) to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). Elizabethton encounters a steady low-temperature average of 51.4°F (10.8°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

In Elizabethton, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Elizabethton, Tennessee, during May, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Elizabethton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.5 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Elizabethton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, in Elizabethton, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Elizabethton, Tennessee, is 9.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elizabethton is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elizabethton in May?

Elizabethton in May has an average high-temperature of 72.9°F (22.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Elizabethton?

In Elizabethton, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in Elizabethton in May?

In Elizabethton, during May, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Elizabethton?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Elizabethton in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Elizabethton?

In Elizabethton, the average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Elizabethton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elizabethton, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Elizabethton?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Elizabethton?

In Elizabethton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average temperature in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average pressure in May - Elizabethton, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average wind speed in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average humidity in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average rainfall in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (11.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average snowfall in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average UV index in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Elizabethton, TN

Average visibility in May - Elizabethton, TN
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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