May weather forecastManhattan, IL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Manhattan, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 70°F (21.1°C).Temperature
As Manhattan welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a refreshing 57.9°F (14.4°C) in April to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). Manhattan experiences an average temperature drop to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) during May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September 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 5:47 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, in Manhattan, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Manhattan, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes 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 these recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Average temperature in May
Manhattan, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 70°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.5°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 (17.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Manhattan, 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
Manhattan, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Manhattan, IL
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Manhattan, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 4.21"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Manhattan, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Manhattan, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Manhattan, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Manhattan, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Manhattan, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Manhattan, 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
Manhattan, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Manhattan, 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).
