Weather in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States in May
In an average May, Knoxville sees a daily high around 75°F and a low around 55°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 75°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 66°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 55°F |
| Typical low range | 44°F to 63°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
92°F
2007-05-30
Lowest
48°F
2011-05-17
Low
Highest
70°F
2006-05-30
Lowest
34°F
1989-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
104°F
2011-05-29
Lowest
26°F
1989-05-07
Humidity
Highest
19.0 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
5.0 g/m³
1989-05-07
Wind
Highest
18 mph
1997-05-03
Lowest
3 mph
1982-05-15
Precip
Wettest
9.59 in
1984
Driest
1.41 in
2007
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