Nashville Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Nashville has warm weather with an average temperature of 20.4°C (68.8°F). Daily highs reach 26°C (78.9°F) while overnight lows drop to 15.2°C (59.3°F). Visitors can generally expect the temperature to be around 20.5°C (68.9°F) throughout the day. May marks the transition from spring to summer in Nashville, with an increase in both temperatures and humidity. The average humidity in May is 66.9% with a slight variation, as the average morning humidity is 78.2% and the average evening humidity drops to 55.6%. There is a 38.7% chance that precipitation will occur, with 6.0 days on average seeing some rainfall. Nashville receives a total of 1.67 inches (42.4 mm) of precipitation during the month, and May is one of the wetter months of the year. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and there is a 23.2% chance of severe weather occurring. May days in Nashville are mostly partly cloudy, which is the most common condition. The average cloud coverage is 55.3% and the chance of a clear day is 44.7%. May is a good month to visit Nashville for outdoor activities as there is an average of 15.1 miles (24.4 km) of visibility and the chance of a windy day is 99.9%.
What is the temperature in Nashville in May?
In Nashville in May the average air temperature is 20.4°C (68.8°F). The outside temperature in Nashville feels like 20.5°C (68.9°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26°C (78.9°F) and feels like 26.3°C (79.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 15.2°C (59.3°F) which feels like 15°C (59.1°F).
How hot is Nashville in May?
The hot temperature in May in Nashville rises to 32°C (89.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 66.9% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 34.2 °C (93.6°F). The average maximum temp in Nashville is 26°C (93.6°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Nashville in May?
The coldest temp in Nashville in May drops to 5.6°C (42.1°F) during the cold nights. With 21.1km/h (13.1mph) winds and 66.9% humidity it feels like 5.6°C (42.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 15.2°C (59.3°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Nashville in May?
Yes, it rains for 12 days in Nashville, United States in May averaging 1.67 mm of precipitation. There is a 38.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May in Nashville.
How much does it rain in Nashville throughout May?
The average precipitation level throughout May in Nashville is 1.67 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day. It rains for an average of 12 days out of the entire month.
Is Nashville windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Nashville, United States during May is 21.1km/h (13.1mph) and average windgust is 33.2km/h (20.6mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 100.5km/h (62.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Nashville in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Nashville.
What are the humidity levels in Nashville in May?
The average humidity levels in Nashville in May are 66.9%. Daily humidity levels in Nashville range from 41.4% to 88.7% during May.
How many hours of daylight are there in Nashville in May?
There are 14 hours 05 minutes of daylight on average in Nashville, United States in May. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Nashville in May is at 5:41:21 and the sunset is at 19:46:53.
What is the cloud coverage in Nashville in May?
Clouds cover 55.3% of the sky on average throughout May in Nashville. The cloud coverage ranges from 11.6% to 89.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Nashville?
The average UV index in Nashville is 7.8 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Nashville in May?
The average solar radiation is 218 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Nashville during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 63.5 W/m2 to 309.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Nashville?
The average solar energy during May in Nashville is 18.8 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 5.5 MJ/m2, to 26.6 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Nashville in May?
Yes, there is a 23.2% risk for severe weather in Nashville, United States in May.
What is the air pressure in Nashville in May?
On average the air pressure in Nashville in May is 1016.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1005.5 mb to 1020.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Nashville in May?
The average daylight visibility in Nashville in May is 15.1 km (9.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.7 km (6.6 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Nashville in May?
The average dew point in Nashville during May is 13.4°C (56.2°F).
Where is the data for Nashville climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Nashville, Tennessee, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- Vanderbilt University TN US WEATHERSTEM
- NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TN US
- JOHN C TUNE, TN US
- SMYRNA AIRPORT, TN US
- KC9ETS Mount Juliet TN US
- DW9289 Fairview TN US
- EW9547 Brentwood TN US
- FW0622 Nolensville TN US
- KBNA
- KJWN
- KMQY