May weather forecastBuffalo, IL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Buffalo, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 72.9°F (22.7°C).Temperature
With the transition into May, Buffalo experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) in April to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 56.5°F (13.6°C) is observed in Buffalo.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Buffalo, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.5 rainfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Buffalo, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Buffalo, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 24min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Buffalo, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Buffalo is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Buffalo, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Buffalo, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Buffalo, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Buffalo, IL
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Buffalo, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").
Average rainfall days in May
Buffalo, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Buffalo, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Buffalo, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 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
Buffalo, 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: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Buffalo, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Buffalo, 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
Buffalo, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Buffalo, 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).





