Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Nashville, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (69°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (91°F), while lows may dip to 7°C (44°F). Typically, the humidity level in Nashville throughout May hovers around 80%.
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In May, Nashville averages 164 mm (6.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 13 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 16 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 18 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 28% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Nashville reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | |||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | |||||