May weather forecastWest Peoria, IL

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in West Peoria, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.6°F (22°C) and an average low of 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, West Peoria sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 60.8°F (16°C) to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). Throughout the month of May, West Peoria expects an average low of 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in West Peoria, Illinois, is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in West Peoria is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In West Peoria, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in West Peoria is 9.1h.

UV index

In West Peoria, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. 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, West Peoria experiences an average high-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).

The average relative humidity in May in West Peoria is 78%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in West Peoria. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

In West Peoria, Illinois, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall in West Peoria.

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

The average day length in May in West Peoria, Illinois, is 14h and 28min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in West Peoria, Illinois, is 9.1h.

In West Peoria, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
West Peoria, IL

  • Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in May
West Peoria, 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
West Peoria, IL

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
West Peoria, 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%).

Average rainfall in May
West Peoria, IL

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in May
West Peoria, 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 February (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Peoria, IL

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Peoria, IL

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
West Peoria, IL

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Peoria, IL

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
West Peoria, IL

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
West Peoria, IL

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
West Peoria, 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).