May weather forecast
Channel Lake, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Channel Lake, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.1°F (18.4°C) and min 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C). During May, Channel Lake observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In Channel Lake, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, in Channel Lake, Illinois, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Channel Lake are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Channel Lake aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 15.59" (396mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Channel Lake, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Channel Lake, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Channel Lake. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Channel Lake?

The high-temperature, in May, in Channel Lake, records 65.1°F (18.4°C), while the low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Channel Lake?

In May, the average relative humidity in Channel Lake, Illinois, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Channel Lake in May?

In Channel Lake, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Channel Lake?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Channel Lake, Illinois. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Channel Lake aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Channel Lake?

The average day length in May in Channel Lake, Illinois, is 14h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Channel Lake?

On the first day of May in Channel Lake, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Channel Lake have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Channel Lake is 8.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Channel Lake?

The months with the highest UV index in Channel Lake are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Channel Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average temperature in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Channel Lake, IL

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average wind speed in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average humidity in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average rainfall in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average snowfall in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average UV index in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Channel Lake, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Channel Lake, IL

Average visibility in May - Channel Lake, 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).

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