May weather forecast
Tennessee, USA

May in Tennessee is distinctly characterized by a stable arrival of warm weather, establishing it as a gateway to the summer season. Average high temperatures settle between 71°F (21.7°C) and 83°F (28.3°C), while the low temperatures fluctuate between 50°F (10°C) and 61°F (16.1°C). Western and middle regions, particularly cities like Memphis and Nashville, usually experience this warm-up ahead of the eastern mountainous areas.

Rainfall in May remains abundant but generally comes in the form of scattered showers and thunderstorms, owing to the increased heat and humidity. Precipitation starts to wane as the state moves from the wet spring into the drier summer months. Eastern highlands receive less rainfall compared to April, while the western plains maintain consistent levels of precipitation.

May’s weather is significantly warmer compared to April, marking a departure from the spring's transitional temperatures. The chances of experiencing cold snaps or frost diminish considerably. Late May often bears a strong resemblance to early summer, particularly in southern regions where the mercury rises more quickly. The weather becomes increasingly settled and predictable, setting the stage for the hot, humid conditions that define June.

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• Nashville - May »
  On the first day of May in Nashville 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.
• Memphis - May »
  May's arrival in Memphis, Tennessee, coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from April's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C). In Memphis, in May, during 12.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Knoxville - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Knoxville, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT. With the onset of May, Knoxville's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C).
• Chattanooga - May »
  On the first day of May in Chattanooga sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of May, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:49 pm EDT.
• Clarksville - May »
  The months with the highest humidity in Clarksville are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%. March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Clarksville.
• Murfreesboro - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Murfreesboro, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT. In Murfreesboro during May, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.
• Franklin - May »
  In Franklin during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. In Franklin during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.
• Jackson - May »
  In Jackson during May, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Jackson during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.3 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.
• Johnson City - May »
  In Johnson City in May, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of May in Johnson City, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:16 pm.
• Bartlett - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Bartlett, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT. With the onset of May, Bartlett's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C).
• Hendersonville - May »
  In Hendersonville in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation. May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
• Kingsport - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kingsport, Tennessee, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT. In Kingsport, Tennessee, in May, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.