May weather forecastKent, IL
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Kent, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 67.5°F (19.7°C).Temperature
As April transitions into May, Kent sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C). Kent, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C).Humidity
In Kent, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In Kent, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.9 rainfall days, and 22.8" (579mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Kent, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Kent, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Kent, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Kent, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Kent, IL
- Average humidity in May: 80%
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
Kent, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Kent, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kent, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kent, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kent, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kent, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Kent, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Kent, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Kent, IL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).





