May weather forecast
Forest Highlands, TN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Forest Highlands, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 56.8°F (13.8°C) and 77.9°F (25.5°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C). In May, Forest Highlands reports a consistent average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Forest Highlands, during May, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. In Forest Highlands, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 10.98" (279mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Forest Highlands, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Forest Highlands is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of May in Forest Highlands, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Forest Highlands, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Forest Highlands are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Forest Highlands?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 77.9°F (25.5°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Forest Highlands?

In May, the average relative humidity in Forest Highlands, Tennessee, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Forest Highlands?

In Forest Highlands, during May, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Forest Highlands?

April through November are months without snowfall in Forest Highlands.

What is the average length of the day in May in Forest Highlands?

The average day length in May in Forest Highlands, Tennessee, is 14h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Forest Highlands?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Forest Highlands?

The average sunshine duration in May in Forest Highlands, Tennessee, is 9.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Forest Highlands?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Forest Highlands?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Forest Highlands, Tennessee, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average temperature in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average pressure in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average wind speed in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 5mph

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

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Average humidity in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average humidity in May - Forest Highlands, 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, October and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average rainfall in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average snowfall in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Forest Highlands, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average UV index in May - Forest Highlands, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average cloud cover in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Forest Highlands, TN

Average visibility in May - Forest Highlands, TN
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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