Weather in Chattanooga in May
In an average May, Chattanooga sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 59°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 59°F |
| Typical low range | 48°F to 66°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2022-05-19
Lowest
53°F
1992-05-08
Low
Highest
73°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
39°F
2026-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
115°F
1982-05-30
Lowest
32°F
1989-05-07
Humidity
Highest
21.2 g/m³
1991-05-29
Lowest
5.0 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2003-05-05
Lowest
2 mph
2017-05-15
Gust
Highest
52 mph
1983-05-19
Lowest
8 mph
2017-05-15
Precip
Wettest
10.91 in
2025
Driest
1.06 in
2007
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