May weather forecast
Bristol, IL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Bristol, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.3°F (11.3°C) and max 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 57°F (13.9°C) to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). In May, Bristol experiences an average nighttime temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bristol, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bristol, there are 133.1 rainfall days, and 16.93" (430mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Bristol, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Bristol, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In Bristol, 69.4°F (20.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.3°F (11.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Bristol, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September 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 Bristol?

The average day length in May in Bristol is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Bristol, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bristol, IL

Average wind speed in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Bristol, IL

Average humidity in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Bristol, IL

Average rainfall in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in May
Bristol, IL

Average rainfall days in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bristol, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bristol, IL

Average snowfall days in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bristol, IL

Average sunshine days in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Bristol, IL

Average UV index in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Bristol, IL

Average cloud cover in May - Bristol, IL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Bristol, IL

Average visibility in May - Bristol, 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).

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