May weather forecast
Elwood, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Elwood, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). Elwood observes an average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In Elwood, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Elwood, Illinois, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elwood, Illinois, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elwood in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Elwood are 70.3°F (21.3°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Elwood?

In May, the average relative humidity in Elwood is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Elwood?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.1 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Elwood in May?

In Elwood, in May, during 18.1 rainfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Elwood?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Elwood in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Elwood?

The average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Elwood?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elwood, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elwood have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Elwood, Illinois, is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Elwood?

In Elwood, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elwood, IL

Average temperature in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Elwood, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Elwood, IL

Average wind speed in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Elwood, IL

Average humidity in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Elwood, IL

Average rainfall in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.45"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in May
Elwood, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Elwood, IL

Average snowfall in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Elwood, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elwood, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Elwood, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Elwood, IL

Average UV index in May - Elwood, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Elwood, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Elwood, IL

Average visibility in May - Elwood, IL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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