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 an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). May in Buffalo Prairie sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 53.6°F (12°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Buffalo Prairie, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 31min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:30 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").
Average rainfall days in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Buffalo Prairie, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Buffalo Prairie, 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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