May weather forecast
Paw Paw, IL

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Weather in May

May brings about a noticeable shift towards warmer weather in Paw. It's a period marked by growing daylight hours, giving residents more time to partake in outdoor activities. With the mercury showing a respectable high of 70.3°F (21.3°C), it's clear the days of winter are far behind. Rainfall measures around 1.54" (39mm), not only capping off the spring season, but watering the plants for a lush summer landscape. The wind, more peaceful now at an average speed of 8.6mph (13.8km/h), creates the ideal conditions for a pleasant late spring.

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Paw encounters an average low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Paw, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Paw, Illinois, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Paw, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Paw, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Paw is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

During May, Paw experiences an average high-temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C) and a low-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Paw, Illinois, in May, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Paw, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average temperature in May - Paw Paw, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average pressure in May - Paw Paw, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average wind speed in May - Paw Paw, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average humidity in May - Paw Paw, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average rainfall in May - Paw Paw, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Paw Paw, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average snowfall in May - Paw Paw, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Paw Paw, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Paw Paw, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Paw Paw, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average UV index in May - Paw Paw, 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
Paw Paw, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Paw Paw, IL

Average visibility in May - Paw Paw, 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).

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