May weather forecastRussell Fork, TN

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Russell Fork, Tennessee, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and an average high of 76.1°F (24.5°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C). Russell Fork's May nights represent a significant downturn from the day's heat, with an average temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Russell Fork, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Russell Fork, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Russell Fork.

Daylight

In Russell Fork, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Russell Fork, 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Russell Fork, is 76.1°F (24.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In Russell Fork, in May, during 17.7 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average high temperature in May: 76.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average wind speed in May: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Russell Fork, 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
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 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
Russell Fork, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Russell Fork, 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
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Russell Fork, TN

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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