May weather forecastPaw Paw, IL
May
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 start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C) in April to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). The average temperature drops to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) during the night in the month of May.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
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Paw, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.On the first day of May, 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
The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
In Paw, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 14h and 36min
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 30min
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: 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: 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: 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: 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).
