May weather forecast
Altamont, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Altamont, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 73.6°F (23.1°C) and an average low of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

As April gives way to May, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from a refreshing 63.5°F (17.5°C) to a moderately hot 73.6°F (23.1°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Altamont, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Altamont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.3 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Altamont, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

In Altamont, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Altamont?

In Altamont, 73.6°F (23.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.8°F (13.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Altamont, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Altamont, in May, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Altamont, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Altamont, IL

Average temperature in May - Altamont, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Altamont, IL

Average pressure in May - Altamont, 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
Altamont, IL

Average wind speed in May - Altamont, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Altamont, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Altamont, IL

Average rainfall in May - Altamont, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Altamont, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Altamont, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Altamont, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Altamont, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Altamont, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Altamont, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Altamont, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Altamont, IL

Average UV index in May - Altamont, 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
Altamont, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Altamont, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Altamont, IL

Average visibility in May - Altamont, 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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