Weather in Nashville, Tennessee, United States in May
In an average May, Nashville sees a daily high around 76°F and a low around 57°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 76°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 67°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 57°F |
| Typical low range | 46°F to 66°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
91°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
53°F
1981-05-11
Low
Highest
72°F
2003-05-10
Lowest
35°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
111°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
27°F
1989-05-07
Humidity
Highest
21.0 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
5.3 g/m³
1989-05-07
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2003-05-05
Lowest
4 mph
1982-05-16
Precip
Wettest
12.77 in
2010
Driest
1.05 in
2005
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