May weather forecastShawanee, TN

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Shawanee, Tennessee, with an average temperature varying between 75.2°F (24°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Shawanee's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from April's enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). Despite soaring daytime temperatures, Shawanee registers a consistent average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Shawanee, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shawanee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.4 days and collects up to 40.59" (1031mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shawanee, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Shawanee, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of May, in Shawanee, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Shawanee, records 75.2°F (24°C), while the low-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C).

In May, the average relative humidity in Shawanee is 79%.

In Shawanee, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September 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 8min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

In Shawanee, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

The months with the highest UV index in Shawanee 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shawanee, TN

  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°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 (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Shawanee, 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
Shawanee, TN

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Shawanee, TN

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Shawanee, TN

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in May
Shawanee, TN

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shawanee, TN

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shawanee, TN

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 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
Shawanee, 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 18min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shawanee, TN

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Shawanee, 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
Shawanee, TN

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Shawanee, TN

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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