May weather forecastAkin, IL

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Akin, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Akin's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Akin, Illinois, in May, during 18.5 rainfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Akin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Akin, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Akin experiences an average high-temperature of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and a low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C).

With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the most humid month.

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Akin, in May, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 4.25" (108mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Akin, snow does not fall in May through September.

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

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

On the first day of May in Akin, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In Akin, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Akin, IL

  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Akin, IL

  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Akin, IL

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Akin, IL

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Akin, IL

  • Average rainfall in May: 4.25"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Akin, IL

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Akin, IL

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Akin, IL

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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
Akin, IL

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Akin, IL

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Akin, IL

  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Akin, IL

  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Akin, IL

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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