May weather forecast
Shale City, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Shale City, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 70.7°F (21.5°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) is recorded in Shale City during the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Shale City, Illinois, is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May in Shale City, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:28 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Shale City, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shale City in May?

The high-temperature in Shale City during May is 70.7°F (21.5°C) and the low-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Shale City?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Shale City?

The month with the most rainfall in Shale City, Illinois, is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Shale City?

In Shale City, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Shale City?

In Shale City, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Shale City in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Shale City?

The average day length in May in Shale City is 14h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Shale City?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shale City, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:28 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shale City have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Shale City is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Shale City?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Shale City, IL

Average temperature in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.8°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 (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Shale City, IL

Average pressure in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Shale City, IL

Average wind speed in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Shale City, IL

Average humidity in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Shale City, IL

Average rainfall in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in May
Shale City, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Shale City, IL

Average snowfall in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Shale City, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shale City, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Shale City, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Shale City, IL

Average UV index in May - Shale City, 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 January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Shale City, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Shale City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Shale City, IL

Average visibility in May - Shale City, 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).

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