May weather forecastForestwood, TN

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

In Forestwood, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C). Forestwood experiences a mean temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Forestwood, Tennessee, in May, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forestwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.5 days and collects up to 10.98" (279mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Forestwood, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

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

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Forestwood, Tennessee, in May, during 9.9 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Forestwood, snow does not fall in April through November.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

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

In Forestwood, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Forestwood, 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).

Average pressure in May
Forestwood, 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).

Average wind speed in May
Forestwood, 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).

Average humidity in May
Forestwood, 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%).

Average rainfall in May
Forestwood, 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").

Average rainfall days in May
Forestwood, 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).

Average snowfall in May
Forestwood, 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").

Average snowfall days in May
Forestwood, 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).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Forestwood, 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 36min

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).

Average sunshine days in May
Forestwood, 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).

Average UV index in May
Forestwood, 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
Forestwood, 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).

Average visibility in May
Forestwood, 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).