Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) in April to an agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C). Essex in May experiences a low-temperature average of 54.1°F (12.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Essex is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Essex, Illinois, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Essex, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, in Essex, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Essex, Illinois, is 8.9h.UV index
In Essex, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May in Essex?
What is the wettest month in Essex?
How many days does it rain in May in Essex?
When it does not snow in Essex?
Does it snow in Essex in May?
How many hours of daylight does Essex have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Essex?
How long on average sun shines in May in Essex?
What is the UV index reading in May in Essex?
Average temperature in May
Essex, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 70.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°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 (18°F).
Average pressure in May
Essex, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Essex, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Essex, IL
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Essex, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in May
Essex, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Essex, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Essex, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Essex, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Essex, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Essex, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Essex, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Essex, 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).
Essex, Illinois, USA
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