May weather forecast
Urbana, IL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Urbana, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). Urbana witnesses an average low-temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Urbana, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.9 rainfall days, and 18.15" (461mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Urbana.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Urbana, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Urbana, 72.1°F (22.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.1°F (13.4°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Urbana, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Urbana in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:15 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Urbana, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Urbana, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Urbana, IL

Average temperature in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Urbana, IL

Average pressure in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Urbana, IL

Average wind speed in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Urbana, IL

Average humidity in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Urbana, IL

Average rainfall in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Urbana, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Urbana, IL

Average snowfall in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Urbana, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Urbana, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Urbana, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Urbana, IL

Average UV index in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Urbana, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Urbana, IL

Average visibility in May - Urbana, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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