May weather forecastSheffield, IL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Sheffield, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.6°F (12°C) and 70.7°F (21.5°C).Temperature
An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's mild 59.2°F (15.1°C) to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). In the month of May, Sheffield witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).Humidity
In Sheffield, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 4.45" (113mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sheffield, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Sheffield, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:25 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In Sheffield, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in May
Sheffield, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Sheffield, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sheffield, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Sheffield, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Sheffield, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 4.45"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.42").
Average rainfall days in May
Sheffield, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sheffield, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sheffield, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Sheffield, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sheffield, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Sheffield, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Sheffield, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Sheffield, 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).





