May weather forecastRio, IL

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rio, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 54°F (12.2°C) and max 70.7°F (21.5°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59.9°F (15.5°C) in April to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). The average low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) is witnessed during May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.2 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Rio, Illinois, is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May in Rio, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Rio, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Rio experiences an average high-temperature of 70.7°F (21.5°C) and a low-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C).

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

May is the month with the most rainfall in Rio. Rain falls for 15.2 days and accumulates 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

In Rio, during May, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

In Rio, Illinois, snow does not fall in May through September.

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

In Rio, the average day length in May is 14h and 30min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:27 pm CDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Rio is 8.7h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rio, IL

  • Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Rio, IL

  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rio, IL

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Rio, IL

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Rio, IL

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Rio, IL

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rio, 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
Rio, IL

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Rio, IL

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rio, IL

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Rio, IL

  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Rio, IL

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Rio, IL

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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