May weather forecastPalestine, IL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Palestine, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 73.8°F (23.2°C) and min 57.2°F (14°C).Temperature
The arrival of May brings a change in Palestine's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's refreshing 64°F (17.8°C) to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Throughout May, Palestine registers a consistent average low-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C).Humidity
In Palestine, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout May, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Palestine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.4 days and collects up to 36.85" (936mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 19min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Palestine, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
In Palestine, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Palestine, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Palestine, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Palestine, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Palestine, IL
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Palestine, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 3.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (5.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Palestine, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Palestine, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Palestine, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Palestine, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min
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 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Palestine, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Palestine, 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
Palestine, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Palestine, IL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
