May weather forecastBenson, IL
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Benson, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average high of 71.4°F (21.9°C).Temperature
May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 59.7°F (15.4°C) in April to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). In the month of May, an average of 54.5°F (12.5°C) marks the low-temperature in Benson.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Benson is 14h and 29min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Benson, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Benson, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Benson, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Benson, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Benson, 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 (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Benson, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Benson, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Benson, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Benson, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Benson, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Benson, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Benson, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Benson, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Benson, 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).
