May weather forecast
Birds, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Birds, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

Birds sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C) to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). During the nights in May, Birds experiences a consistent average temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Birds, in May, it is raining for 19.7 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.1 rainfall days, and 35.83" (910mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Birds, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, in Birds, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Birds, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature during May is 73.9°F (23.3°C) and the low-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 19.7 days. Throughout May, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

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 is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Birds have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Birds, IL

Average temperature in May - Birds, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Birds, IL

Average pressure in May - Birds, 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
Birds, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Birds, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Birds, IL

Average rainfall in May - Birds, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Birds, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Birds, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Birds, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Birds, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Birds, IL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Birds, 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 0min

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
Birds, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Birds, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Birds, IL

Average UV index in May - Birds, 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
Birds, IL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Birds, IL

Average visibility in May - Birds, 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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