May weather forecastBasco, IL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Basco, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 71.4°F (21.9°C) and 54.7°F (12.6°C).Temperature
May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C) in April to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). May nights observe an average temperature dip to a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Basco, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:28 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Basco is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Average temperature in May
Basco, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Basco, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Basco, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Basco, IL
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Basco, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in May
Basco, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Basco, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Basco, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 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
Basco, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
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: 8h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Basco, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Basco, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Basco, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Basco, 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).





