May weather forecastNilwood, IL

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Nilwood, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.2°F (22.9°C) and an average low of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from an enjoyable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in April to an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C). During May nights, Nilwood witnesses a consistent average temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Nilwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.5 days and collects up to 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Nilwood, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

In Nilwood, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 73.2°F (22.9°C) and a low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Nilwood, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Nilwood, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Nilwood, Illinois, is 9.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average high temperature in May: 73.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Nilwood, IL

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Nilwood, IL

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).