May weather forecast
Nashville, TN

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Overlooking the city buildings of Nashville, Tennessee, across the riverfront, with a big cruise ship ashore

Weather in May

Nashville in May fully embraces its transformation to warmer temperatures as it enters meteorological summer. Echoing the spirit of the season, the city basks under the sun for an average of 14.1 hours per day. Occasional spring showers may grace the city, accentuating the annual revival of flora and fauna. As Nashville, Tennessee experiences increasing temperatures, the city readies itself for the summer holidays.

Temperature

With the onset of May, Nashville's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from April's pleasant 69.3°F to a warm 78.1°F. An average low-temperature of 59.5°F is recorded in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Nashville is 76%.

Rainfall

In Nashville, in May, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.68" of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.9 rainfall days, and 31.3" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Nashville.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Nashville is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of May in Nashville, Tennessee, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Nashville, Tennessee, the average sunshine in May 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Nashville?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Nashville, Tennessee, are 78.1°F and 59.5°F respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Nashville?

The average relative humidity in May in Nashville, Tennessee, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Nashville?

In Nashville, in May, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.68" of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Nashville?

May through October are months without snowfall in Nashville.

Does it snow in Nashville in May?

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

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Nashville?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nashville, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Nashville have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Nashville is 9.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Nashville?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Nashville?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Nashville, Tennessee, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Nashville, TN

Average temperature in May - Nashville, TN
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Nashville, TN

Average pressure in May - Nashville, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Nashville, TN

Average wind speed in May - Nashville, TN
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Nashville, TN

Average humidity in May - Nashville, TN
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Nashville, TN

Average rainfall in May - Nashville, TN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in May
Nashville, TN

Average rainfall days in May - Nashville, TN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Nashville, TN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Nashville, TN

Average snowfall days in May - Nashville, TN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nashville, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Nashville, TN

Average sunshine days in May - Nashville, TN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Nashville, TN

Average UV index in May - Nashville, 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
Nashville, TN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Nashville, TN

Average visibility in May - Nashville, 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).

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