Weather in Knoxville in May
In an average May, Knoxville sees a daily high around 77°F and a low around 58°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 77°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 68°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 58°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
92°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
50°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
73°F
1989-05-26
Lowest
35°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
111°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
28°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
20.1 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
4.5 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
22 mph
2008-05-11
Lowest
2 mph
2007-05-21
Gust
Highest
53 mph
2008-05-11
Lowest
8 mph
1993-05-01
Precip
Wettest
7.28 in
1984
Driest
1.00 in
2007
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