May weather in Townsend, TN
The average temperature in Townsend in May is 62.4°F (51.2°F–73.6°F). Average precipitation: 5.06 inches.
May is a spring month in Townsend, and is warmer than the annual average of 55.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 14 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 53m. For travel, May is a wet month.
Avg High
73.6°F
Avg Low
51.2°F
Precipitation
5.06 in
Daylight
13h 53m
May records in Townsend
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 84.9°F (2010) | 30.9°F (2008) | 1.00 in (2002) |
| May 2 | 86.0°F (2007) | 35.1°F (2005) | 1.14 in (2002) |
| May 3 | 86.0°F (2010) | 35.1°F (2005) | 2.76 in (2010) |
| May 4 | 82.9°F (2022) | 30.9°F (2004) | 1.17 in (2009) |
| May 5 | 82.9°F (2018) | 30.0°F (2011) | 2.15 in (2007) |
| May 6 | 82.0°F (2001) | 27.0°F (2025) | 3.50 in (2003) |
| May 7 | 82.0°F (2014) | 39.9°F (2011) | 2.60 in (2003) |
| May 8 | 86.0°F (2010) | 37.9°F (2017) | 1.15 in (2006) |
| May 9 | 84.0°F (2002) | 35.1°F (2025) | 0.68 in (2025) |
| May 10 | 82.0°F (2003) | 28.9°F (2020) | 1.48 in (2008) |
| May 11 | 82.9°F (2003) | 30.9°F (2020) | 0.44 in (2014) |
| May 12 | 84.0°F (2007) | 35.1°F (2020) | 2.10 in (2019) |
| May 13 | 84.0°F (2000) | 34.0°F (2013) | 1.79 in (2025) |
| May 14 | 82.9°F (2018) | 33.1°F (2013) | 1.28 in (2002) |
| May 15 | 82.9°F (2018) | 36.0°F (2013) | 0.72 in (2014) |
| May 16 | 81.0°F (2004) | 37.0°F (2016) | 0.45 in (2009) |
| May 17 | 82.9°F (2017) | 32.0°F (2014) | 1.48 in (2025) |
| May 18 | 84.9°F (2017) | 32.0°F (2012) | 0.89 in (2002) |
| May 19 | 84.0°F (2000) | 36.0°F (2007) | 0.60 in (1999) |
| May 20 | 82.9°F (2017) | 33.1°F (2002) | 1.35 in (2005) |
| May 21 | 84.9°F (2022) | 32.0°F (2002) | 1.54 in (2025) |
| May 22 | 82.9°F (2013) | 30.9°F (2025) | 1.89 in (2013) |
| May 23 | 84.9°F (2019) | 33.1°F (2002) | 0.95 in (2022) |
| May 24 | 82.9°F (2019) | 41.0°F (2001) | 2.10 in (2022) |
| May 25 | 84.9°F (2011) | 39.9°F (2013) | 1.57 in (2001) |
| May 26 | 84.0°F (2011) | 39.9°F (2013) | 1.10 in (2024) |
| May 27 | 84.9°F (2012) | 42.1°F (2005) | 0.60 in (2011) |
| May 28 | 84.0°F (2012) | 35.1°F (2025) | 1.90 in (2024) |
| May 29 | 84.0°F (2006) | 43.0°F (1999) | 0.87 in (2010) |
| May 30 | 86.0°F (2011) | 46.9°F (2005) | 0.48 in (2018) |
| May 31 | 87.1°F (2011) | 43.0°F (2021) | 1.34 in (2004) |