May weather forecastForktown, TN
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Forktown, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.4°F (25.2°C) and an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C).Temperature
The start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C). May nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C).Humidity
In Forktown, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In Forktown, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 39.8" (1011mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Forktown, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Forktown is 14h and 6min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Forktown, TN
- Average high temperature in May: 77.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).
Average pressure in May
Forktown, TN
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Forktown, TN
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Forktown, TN
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Forktown, TN
- Average rainfall in May: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Forktown, TN
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).
Average snowfall in May
Forktown, TN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Forktown, TN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Forktown, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Forktown, TN
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Forktown, 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
Forktown, TN
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Forktown, TN
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
