Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May brings a change in Athens's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's comfortable 63°F (17.2°C) to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). An average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) marks the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Athens, Illinois, is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Athens, Illinois, is May, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Athens.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 24min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Athens, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
In Athens, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Athens, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Athens, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Athens, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Athens, IL
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Athens, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Athens, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Athens, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Athens, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Athens, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Athens, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Athens, 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
Athens, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Athens, 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).
Athens, Illinois, USA
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