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's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's 56.1°F (13.4°C) to a still refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C). Galena experiences an average nighttime temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) in the month of May.Humidity
In Galena, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In Galena, in May, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 4.09" (104mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Galena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.1 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Galena, Illinois.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.On the first day of May in Galena, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:31 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Galena, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Galena?
What is the average humidity in May in Galena?
How many days does it rain in May in Galena?
When it does not snow in Galena?
Does it snow in Galena in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Galena?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Galena?
How many hours of sunshine does Galena have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Galena?
Average temperature in May
Galena, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Galena, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Galena, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Galena, IL
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Galena, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 4.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").
Average rainfall days in May
Galena, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 20 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Galena, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Galena, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 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
Galena, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Galena, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Galena, 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
Galena, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Galena, IL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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