May weather forecastWest Salem, IL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in West Salem, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average high of 74.5°F (23.6°C).Temperature
May brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from April's refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In West Salem, Illinois, in May, during 14 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.3 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In West Salem, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In West Salem, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
West Salem, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 74.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in May
West Salem, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
West Salem, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in May
West Salem, IL
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
West Salem, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
West Salem, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Salem, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Salem, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
West Salem, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Salem, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).
Average UV index in May
West Salem, IL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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 Salem, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
West Salem, IL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
