May weather forecastLake Zurich, IL
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Lake Zurich, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C).Temperature
As Lake Zurich transitions into May, the average high-temperature shows a change, moving from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). During the month of May, the temperature in Lake Zurich falls to an average of 50.2°F (10.1°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Lake Zurich, in May, during 20 rainfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lake Zurich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lake Zurich. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lake Zurich. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Lake Zurich aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lake Zurich, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 22.95" (583mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Lake Zurich is 14h and 36min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, in Lake Zurich, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Lake Zurich is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 4.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Lake Zurich, 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 (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lake Zurich, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Lake Zurich, IL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
