May weather forecast
Alma, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Alma, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 57.6°F (14.2°C) and max 73.9°F (23.3°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's refreshing 64.4°F (18°C) to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). Alma throughout May, records an average low-temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Humidity

May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Alma, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Alma is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Alma. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Alma, the average high-temperature is 73.9°F (23.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Alma.

What is the average humidity in May in Alma?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Alma, in May, during 14.8 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Alma, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Alma is 14h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Alma have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Alma?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Alma, IL

Average temperature in May - Alma, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.9°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°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Alma, IL

Average pressure in May - Alma, IL
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Alma, IL

Average wind speed in May - Alma, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Alma, IL

Average humidity in May - Alma, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Alma, IL

Average rainfall in May - Alma, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Alma, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Alma, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Alma, IL

Average snowfall in May - Alma, IL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Alma, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Alma, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Alma, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Alma, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Alma, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Alma, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Alma, IL

Average UV index in May - Alma, 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
Alma, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Alma, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Alma, IL

Average visibility in May - Alma, 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).

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