May weather forecastNew Tazewell, TN

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in New Tazewell, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.2°F (11.8°C) and max 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's refreshing 66.2°F (19°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). New Tazewell in May observes a sharp transition from the daytime heat, falling to an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In New Tazewell, in May, during 18.7 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 40.16" (1020mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In New Tazewell, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and a low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

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

In New Tazewell, during May, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

In New Tazewell, Tennessee, snow does not fall in May through September.

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

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in New Tazewell, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in New Tazewell is 9.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
New Tazewell, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and July (10 days).

Average UV index in May
New Tazewell, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
New Tazewell, TN

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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