May weather forecast
Belleville, IL

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Weather in May

May in Belleville presents weather characterized by mild temperatures and longer days. With a progressive increase in sunshine and daylight hours, May homes in on ideal outdoor conditions. A noticeable surge in average high temperature to 74.8°F (23.8°C) becomes evident, placing May as a significant turning point toward warmer months. Belleville greets its inhabitants with balmy evenings and thriving green sceneries as the last vestiges of the cold wane. Indeed, May stands as the gateway to summer in this part of Illinois.

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). Belleville experiences a mean low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) during May.

Humidity

May and July, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Belleville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Belleville, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Belleville in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Belleville, is 74.8°F (23.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 57.9°F (14.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and July, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Belleville is May, when the rain falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Belleville, Illinois, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Belleville have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Belleville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Belleville, IL

Average temperature in May - Belleville, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Belleville, IL

Average pressure in May - Belleville, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Belleville, IL

Average wind speed in May - Belleville, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Belleville, IL

Average humidity in May - Belleville, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Belleville, IL

Average rainfall in May - Belleville, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Belleville, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Belleville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Belleville, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Belleville, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Belleville, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Belleville, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Belleville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Belleville, IL

Average UV index in May - Belleville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Belleville, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Belleville, 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 29).

Average visibility in May
Belleville, IL

Average visibility in May - Belleville, 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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