May weather forecast
McHenry, IL

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in McHenry, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.4°F (19.1°C) and min 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

In McHenry, the average high-temperature in May rises from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). In McHenry, the average low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In McHenry, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In McHenry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 28.07" (713mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in McHenry. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, McHenry aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In McHenry, during the entire year, snow falls for 49 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, in McHenry, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in McHenry is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in McHenry?

In May, in McHenry, Illinois, the average high-temperature is 66.4°F (19.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in McHenry?

The average relative humidity in May in McHenry is 79%.

How much does it rain in McHenry in May?

In McHenry, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in McHenry?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, McHenry aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in McHenry?

In McHenry, Illinois, the average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in McHenry?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in McHenry?

In McHenry, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in McHenry?

In McHenry, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
McHenry, IL

Average temperature in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°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 (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
McHenry, IL

Average pressure in May - McHenry, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
McHenry, IL

Average wind speed in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
McHenry, IL

Average humidity in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
McHenry, IL

Average rainfall in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in May
McHenry, IL

Average rainfall days in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
McHenry, IL

Average snowfall in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
McHenry, IL

Average snowfall days in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
McHenry, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 37min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 14min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 8min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
McHenry, IL

Average sunshine days in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
McHenry, IL

Average UV index in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
McHenry, IL

Average cloud cover in May - McHenry, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
McHenry, IL

Average visibility in May - McHenry, 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).

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